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Gentle pressure, big relief: acupressure boosts sleep and hope in seniors

NCT ID NCT07435246

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kocaeli Sağlık ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether acupressure—a gentle finger-pressure technique on specific body points—could improve sleep, quality of life, and reduce hopelessness in older adults living in a nursing home. Fifty people aged 65 and older took part, with half receiving acupressure three times a week for four weeks. The goal was to see if this safe, non-drug approach could help seniors feel better day-to-day.

What this could mean

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Active substance
acupressure
What this could lead to
If it works, acupressure could offer a simple, low-risk way to improve sleep and mood in older adults without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to all older adults, and the effect may be modest or due to placebo.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

May 2025

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: * Aged 65 years or older * Residing in the nursing home where the study was conducted * Able to communicate verbally * Able to read and understand the questionnaires * Volunteered to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of skin lesions, wounds, or infection at acupressure points * Diagnosed cognitive impairment preventing questionnaire completion * Severe hearing or communication problems * Receiving another complementary therapy during the study period * Refusal to continue participation

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Conditions

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insomnia Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Aging Hopelessness Sleep disturbance

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kafkas University

    Kars, Turkey (Türkiye)

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