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Hand acupressure may ease nurse burnout, small study finds

NCT ID NCT06946888

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

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 symptoms weekly for two months to see if the simple technique made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
self-acupressure (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer nurses a simple, drug-free way to reduce stress and burnout at work.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo. The effect may not last or apply to other groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

160 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical nurses aged 20 years or older from a designated medical center. * Nurses who score ≥3 on the emotional distress thermometer or ≥4 on the Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS-5) based on self-reported questionnaires. * Able and willing to complete the required study questionnaires during the 2-month study period. Exclusion Criteria: * Nurses who refuse to participate after being informed about the study or are unable to comply with the study protocol. * Nurses working in non-patient-care units (e.g., administrative departments or supply centers). * Pregnant nurses.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Burnout, Professional Depression depressive disorder Occupational Stress

As listed by the trial registrant

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Acupressure Anxiety Depression NURSES Psychological distress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital

    Kaohsiung City, Zuoying District, 813414, Taiwan

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