Acupressure eases anxiety during uncomfortable bladder exam
NCT ID NCT07340645
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether acupressure—a technique using gentle pressure on specific points on the body—can reduce anxiety, embarrassment, and fear in people undergoing a bladder function test called urodynamics. Sixty-eight adults were randomly assigned to receive either acupressure or standard care. The goal was to see if acupressure could make the procedure less stressful.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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68 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Who agreed to participate in the study, * 18 years of age or older, * Conscious, oriented and cooperative, * No communication problems, * Individuals undergoing invasive urodynamic procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Who did not agree to participate in the study, * Under 18, * Conscious, oriented and uncooperative, * Communication problems, * Individuals who did not undergo invasive urodynamics.
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Locations
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Tarsus University
Mersin, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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