Veterans try Self-Acupressure for back pain relief
NCT ID NCT05423145
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether veterans with chronic low back pain can reduce pain and improve daily function by learning self-administered acupressure. About 300 veterans participated, with half using a tablet app to guide daily acupressure sessions for 6 weeks. The goal was to see if this drug-free technique helps manage pain and related issues like fatigue and sleep.
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VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105-2303, United States
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