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
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.
The experimental group criteria to be included in the study;
The control group criteria to be included in the study;
Exclusion Criteria:
The experimental group criteria not to be included in the study;
The control group criteria not to be included in the study;
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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