At-Home acupressure shows promise for sickle cell pain relief
NCT ID NCT06511453
First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests whether a simple, self-administered acupressure routine can help adults with sickle cell disease manage their chronic pain. Researchers will enroll 300 participants who will learn acupressure techniques remotely and apply them every other day. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach reduces pain intensity and interference with daily life.
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Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46075, United States
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University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California, 92868, United States
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