Gentle pressure, deep sleep: acupressure shows promise for elderly insomnia

NCT ID NCT07277725

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Duzce University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether acupressure—a gentle finger-pressure technique on specific body points—could improve sleep in elderly people living in care homes. 75 residents took part, with half receiving 12 acupressure sessions over four weeks. The results showed that those who received acupressure reported better sleep quality and less daytime sleepiness compared to the control group. While promising, the study was small and more research is needed to confirm these findings.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: acupressure therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help elderly people in care homes sleep better and feel less sleepy during the day.
What could go wrong: This was a small, completed study with 75 participants. The results may not apply to all elderly people, and the benefits might not last long-term. More research is needed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia sleep disorder sleep-wake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SLEEP DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

stanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
stanbul University-Cerrahpaşa ,Graduate School of Health Sciences ,Department of Internal Medicine Nursing

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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