Can pressing these points ease pain and boost breathing after Open-Heart surgery?
NCT ID NCT07771751
First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether acupressure, a non-invasive therapy using finger pressure on specific body points, can help adults recovering from cardiac surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces postoperative pain and improves respiratory performance, potentially making breathing exercises more effective. Participants will receive acupressure on three acupoints, and their pain levels, airflow, and anxiety will be measured. The study aims to determine if this complementary approach can support recovery without the side effects of pain medications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Acupressure applied to specific acupoints (LI4, LU7, PC6)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, acupressure could offer a drug-free way to reduce pain and improve breathing exercises after cardiac surgery, potentially speeding recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial, and acupressure's benefits may be modest or not reproducible. It is not a substitute for standard care, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Sancaktepe Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Istanbul, Sancaktepe, 34785, Turkey (Türkiye)
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