Acupressure in the ICU: a gentle touch to ease pain and anxiety?
NCT ID NCT06994715
First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested whether acupressure—a technique using finger pressure on specific body points—can improve pain, anxiety, sleep quality, and the sense of nursing presence in intensive care patients. Sixty adults in the ICU were split into three groups: one received real acupressure, one received a fake version (placebo), and one got standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach can make ICU stays more comfortable.
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Ozlem Canbolat
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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 help ICU patients feel less pain and anxiety and sleep better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 60 people. Results may not apply to all ICU patients, and the placebo effect could play a role.
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