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Can pressing these points ease pain and boost breathing after Open-Heart surgery?

NCT ID NCT07771751

Symptom relief Sponsor: Fenerbahce University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether acupressure, a non-invasive therapy using finger pressure on specific body points, can help adults recovering from cardiac surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces postoperative pain and improves respiratory performance, potentially making breathing exercises more effective. Participants will receive acupressure on three acupoints, and their pain levels, airflow, and anxiety will be measured. The study aims to determine if this complementary approach can support recovery without the side effects of pain medications.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Acupressure applied to specific acupoints (LI4, LU7, PC6)
What this could lead to
If effective, acupressure could offer a drug-free way to reduce pain and improve breathing exercises after cardiac surgery, potentially speeding recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial, and acupressure's benefits may be modest or not reproducible. It is not a substitute for standard care, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 114 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years and older. * Undergoing cardiac surgery for the first time. * Extubated and hemodynamically stable in the postoperative period. * A Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 15. * Absence of arterial or venous catheters, incisions, hematomas, ecchymoses, or any skin lesions/deformities at the acupressure application sites. * No analgesic medication administered within the last four hours. * No known neuromuscular diseases that could affect respiratory muscle strength or performance. * Ability to speak Turkish and absence of any communication barriers. Exclusion Criteria: * Development of postoperative complications (e.g., severe arrhythmia, need for re-intubation, active bleeding). * Receiving sedation in the intensive care unit. * Presence of chronic pain syndrome or regular use of opioids/analgesics. * Known psychiatric disorders.

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Conditions

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agnosia Pain, Postoperative Postoperative Complications

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Cardiac surgery Postoperative complications Postoperative pain

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  • Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Sancaktepe Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

    Istanbul, Sancaktepe, 34785, Turkey (Türkiye)

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