Can a Hand-Based therapy ease COPD's toughest symptoms?
NCT ID NCT07746596
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial investigates whether Su Jok therapy, a complementary technique that stimulates specific points on the hands, can reduce dyspnea (breathlessness) and fatigue in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study will include 30 hospitalized adults with COPD who will receive Su Jok therapy daily for five days alongside their usual care. Researchers will measure changes in symptom severity using visual analog scales. The goal is to see if this safe, non-invasive approach can offer additional relief and improve quality of life for COPD patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Su Jok therapy, a hand-based complementary technique involving stimulation of specific points on the hands
- What this could lead to
- If effective, Su Jok therapy could offer a safe, drug-free way to help COPD patients manage breathlessness and fatigue, potentially improving their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy's benefits are uncertain, and it is not a replacement for standard COPD treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University
Erzincan, Turkey (Türkiye)
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