Acupressure

This trial tests whether acupressure, a traditional therapy that presses on specific body points, can reduce pain and anxiety in women who have just had a cesarean delivery. Sixty postpartum women will receive either acupressure or a sham version, along with standard medical care…

This study tested whether acupressure—a technique using finger pressure on specific body points—can improve pain, anxiety, sleep quality, and the sense of nursing presence in intensive care patients. Sixty adults in the ICU were split into three groups: one received real acupress…

This study tested whether acupressure or cold application to acupressure points before a ventrogluteal injection could reduce pain, anxiety, and improve comfort. 102 adults who needed daily penicillin injections took part. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, comfort, and vital si…

This study looked at whether a 12-week home exercise program using mobile technology could reduce fatigue in cancer survivors. 110 adults who had finished cancer treatment or were on immunotherapy took part. Some also tried acupressure or brief mindfulness exercises. The goal was…

This study tested whether self-acupressure on two hand points (Shenmen and Neiguan) could reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout in 160 nurses. Nurses in the acupressure group pressed these points for about 2 minutes twice daily for two weeks. The study measured their sy…

This study tested whether acupressure — a technique that applies pressure to specific points on the body — can reduce pain, anxiety, and stabilize heart rate and blood pressure in people undergoing urodynamics, a test that checks how well the bladder works. Sixty-eight adults wer…