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Can pressing these points cut Post-Surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT07787871

Symptom relief Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial asks whether acupressure—applying firm finger pressure to specific body points—can reduce pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. About 90 adults undergoing this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive standard care, real acupressure, or sham acupressure at 1, 4, and 8 hours after the operation. Researchers will compare pain scores, painkiller use, nausea, and recovery speed to see if acupressure offers a meaningful benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Acupressure applied to specific acupoints (P6, LI4, ST36, SP6) after surgery
What this could lead to
If effective, acupressure could offer a drug-free way to reduce pain and nausea after hernia surgery, potentially cutting the need for painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and acupressure may not outperform sham pressure. Results may not apply to other surgeries or broader populations.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 75 years * Diagnosis of a unilateral primary inguinal hernia * Scheduled to undergo elective laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I to III without an anticipated need for postoperative intensive care * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Bilateral inguinal hernia * Recurrent inguinal hernia * Strangulated inguinal hernia * History of open lower abdominal surgery * Skin infection, wound, or surgical scar at any of the acupressure application sites * ASA physical status III with an anticipated need for postoperative intensive care * ASA physical status IV * Participation in another clinical study within the previous 4 weeks * Receipt of acupressure or a similar complementary treatment within the previous 4 weeks * Refusal or inability to provide written informed consent

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Conditions

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Hernia, Inguinal Pain, Postoperative

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Inguinal hernia Postoperative pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)

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