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Acupressure shows promise for diabetes and anxiety in elderly

NCT ID NCT07356024

Symptom relief Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether acupressure, a technique that applies gentle pressure to specific points on the body, can lower blood sugar and reduce anxiety in people aged 65 and older with diabetes. Forty-eight participants will receive either real acupressure or a sham version for 6 days. Researchers will measure fasting and after-meal blood sugar, as well as anxiety levels, to see if the treatment makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
acupressure
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help elderly people with diabetes manage their blood sugar and feel less anxious.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants. The effects may be small or not last long, and acupressure might not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 48 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jan 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study, * Being 65 years of age or older, * Having been diagnosed with diabetes for at least one year, * Not having any hearing, speech, or vision impairments that would interfere with communication, * Being able to speak and understand Turkish, * Having a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 23 or higher for literate participants and 19 or higher for illiterate participants, * Not using any other complementary or supportive therapies during the study period, * Receiving dietary treatment or oral antidiabetic medication for diabetes management, * Having no skin irritation, ulceration, or other impairment of skin integrity at the application sites. Exclusion Criteria: * Initiation of a new medication with potential effects on blood glucose levels in addition to the current treatment during the study period, * Use of insulin therapy for diabetes management.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder diabetes mellitus

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Acupressure Diabetes mellitus

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Locations

  • Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

    Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)

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