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Can acupressure ease MS symptoms? new study says maybe

NCT ID NCT07558252

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether acupressure, a technique where pressure is applied to specific points on the body, can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage pain, fatigue, and sleep problems. Researchers enrolled 90 adults with relapsing-remitting MS who had moderate to severe pain and fatigue. Participants received acupressure sessions, and the team measured changes in fatigue, pain, sleep quality, and overall quality of life. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive approach can improve daily living for people with MS.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
acupressure
What this could lead to
If effective, acupressure could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage common MS symptoms like pain and fatigue.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study without a control group, so results may not be definitive. Acupressure is generally safe but may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 6 months of confirmed MS diagnosis * With RRMS * Aged 18 years or older * With a pain score of VAS≥3 * Not having used pain medication in the last 8 hours prior to the acupressure session * With a Fatigue Severity Scale score of 4 or higher * Without a diagnosis of cancer * Without diabetes * No neurological disease other than MS * Not receiving any other complementary treatment * Non-smoker * Literate and able to communicate * No deformity or lesion in the areas where acupressure will be applied * No mental problems that could prevent cooperation with the acupressure application * Not taking sedative medication * With stable vital signs * Without heart disease * Not pregnant * Residing in Şanlıurfa * Patients who are willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who did not attend at least 4 sessions * Patients who wish to withdraw from the study

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Conditions

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multiple sclerosis relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

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Multiple sclerosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital of Harran University

    Sanliurfa, Şanlıurfa, 63000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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