An interventional study of Acupressure and Plasebo acupressure in Sleep, sponsored by Mersin University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-11-08.
Sponsored by Mersin University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
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Among 11 studies in Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders by Mersin University — 4 open to participants now, 4 under way, none of them phase 3. Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders · Mersin University.
Among the 11 studies in Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders by Mersin University, this one is the 8th largest by enrollment, is one of 3 that started in 2021, is one of 11 with no phase, and was the 1st registered.
2,728 studies on the registry are indexed under Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders; 730 are open to participants now.
Browse Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders studies →4 of the 11 studies in Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders by Mersin University are open now, in 1 country. Recruiting first, the newest first:
Mersin University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18+
Mersin University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 21–60
Mersin University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 65–95 · Healthy volunteers
Mersin University
Ages 18–65 · Healthy volunteers
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Of the 389 Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders studies recruiting now, 152 (39%) set no upper age limit and 207 (53%) stop at 75 or younger; 59 take children under 18; 108 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 18 Years to 65 Years · all sexes · healthy volunteers too.
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11 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2021; this study’s year is marked. 3 started in 2021.
This study's enrollment of 60 is below the median of 68 across 2,355 interventional studies indexed under Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders.
Median enrollment 62 across the 11 interventional studies. Of the 7 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
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Mersin University is the lead sponsor of 181 studies on the registry; 47 are open to participants now.
2 of the studies in Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders by Mersin University that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07930455Mersin UniversityCold Therapy Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | 2026-11-20 |
| NCT07843602Mersin UniversityEffect of Cyclic Sighing Breathing Exercise on CRBD, Pain, and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing TUR | 2027-02-28 |
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Among the 11 studies in Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders by Mersin University, from their registry updates:
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This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of acupressure application on nurses' sleep quality and daytime sleepiness providing care in surgical clinics. This study hypothesizes that acupressure improves sleep quality and reduces daytime sleepiness.
Methods: In the study, 60 nurses were randomly assigned to acupressure and placebo acupressure groups. To the acupressure group (n = 30), an average of 10 minutes will be applied to the Shen Men, the 7th acupoint (HT7) of the heart meridian located between the ulna and pisiform bones, on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, and the Sanyinjia points on the splenic meridian (SP6) located on the inner side of the lower leg, four fingers above the ankle and behind the tibia. In the placebo acupressure group (n = 30), the points 1.5 cm away from the HT7 and SP6 points (four points in total) will be applied for an average of 10 minutes. The primary outcome of the research is the effect of acupressure on the sleep quality of nurses. The secondary outcome of the study is to determine the effect of acupressure on daytime sleepiness. The outcomes will be collected before and four weeks after the acupressure and placebo acupressure administration.
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Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
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The experimental group will be given acupressure on their own, three times a week for four weeks, one hour before going to bed at night.
Other: Acupressure
The control group will be given plasebo acupressure on their own, three times a week for four weeks, one hour before going to bed at night.
Other: Plasebo acupressure
The experimental group will start with HT7 points and continue with SP6 points. The application will be carried out by determining the priority order of the points with the draw. Attention will be paid to the intensity and duration of the pressure deemed appropriate. Since the individuals' responses will differ, the stiffness and pressure will be adjusted according to the individual's sensitivity not to cause tissue damage. Before starting the application, around the area to be pressed for 20-30 seconds will be gently rubbed with palm. With the gentle rubbing of the surrounding tissue, the tension and tissue sensitivity in warming, relaxing and preparatory will be reduced, and the tissue will be relieved. After, the point determined will be pressed manually for 2 minutes.
Also known as: Acupress
In the control group, the application will start with the points 1.5 cm around the HT7 and SP6 points. The application process will continue in the same way with acupressure group and the pressure intensity will be less.
Also known as: Acupress
Sleep quality evaluated using the Pittsburgh Quality Sleep Index
The total scale score is in the range of 0 (minimum) -21 (maximum), and the high total Pittsburgh Quality Sleep Index (PSQI) score indicates that sleep quality is low. A total PSQI score between 0-4 indicates good sleep quality, while between 5-21 shows that sleep quality is low.
Time frame: Change from before implementation and 4th week of practice.
Daytime sleepiness evaluated using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale
This scale, which is a four-point Likert type, aims to evaluate the probability of sleepiness during the individual's daily life between 0-3 points. The scale score is in the range of 0 (minimum) -24 (maximum), and a total Epworth Sleepiness Scale score of 11 or above indicates excessive daytime sleepiness.
Time frame: Change from before implementation and 4th week of practice
Plan to share: No
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Ran from Mar 2021 to primary completion in Apr 2021, 0 months.
Of 1,211 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, half reached primary completion within 15 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 35. This study's 0 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 1,289 studies reached it within 15 months; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 34.
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