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Acupressure shows promise for cancer fatigue

NCT ID NCT03763838

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether acupressure, a technique from Traditional Chinese Medicine, can ease fatigue in ovarian cancer survivors. 171 women who had completed primary cancer treatment were taught to apply pressure to specific points on their bodies daily for six weeks. The study compared real acupressure to a sham version to see if it truly helps.

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 manage fatigue for ovarian cancer survivors.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but the results may not apply to all survivors. The sham group also received some pressure, so the true benefit of acupressure is uncertain.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

171 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2019

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

21 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 21 and older * Diagnosis of ovarian cancer, stages I to IV * Have average persistent fatigue defined a \>=4 on the Brief Fatigue Inventory. * Fatigue must have started at or after the diagnosis of ovarian cancer * Completed all primary cancer treatments (surgery, chemotherapy at least 6 months prior), except maintenance therapies * No other planned interventions for fatigue other than current stable medication Exclusion Criteria: * Medically unstable * Acupuncture or acupressure receipt in past year * Have a diagnosis of untreated mood disorder, e.g., bipolar or major depressive disorder * Have a current diagnosis of anemia * Have a current untreated diagnosis of hypothyroidism * Have an initiation, a cessation or change of treatment of any chronic medications, dietary supplements, behavioral therapy, physical therapy, etc., or any planned change of medications, supplements or therapies during the study * Have the possibility of becoming pregnant

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Conditions

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Fatigue ovarian cancer

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Fatigue Ovarian cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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