The Effect of Acupressure on Multiple Sclerosis Patients
The Effect of Acupressure on Pain, Fatigue, Sleep, and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
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What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
This trial finished 12 months ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Acupressure
What it measured
Main measures
Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)
Baseline, at the end of the 3rd week, and at the end of the 6th week.
Fatigue
Other measures (3)
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for Pain
Baseline, at the end of the 3rd week, and at the end of the 6th week.
PainPittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
Baseline, at the end of the 3rd week, and at the end of the 6th week.
Mood and sleepMultiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQOL-54)
Baseline, at the end of the 3rd week, and at the end of the 6th week.
Quality of life (reported by participants)
Who could take part
Relapsing MS · 18 and over
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Inclusion criteria
* At least 6 months of confirmed MS diagnosis * With RRMS * Aged 18 years or older * With a pain score of VAS≥3 * Not having used pain medication in the last 8 hours prior to the acupressure session * With a Fatigue Severity Scale score of 4 or higher * Without a diagnosis of cancer * Without diabetes * No neurological disease other than MS * Not receiving any other complementary treatment * Non-smoker * Literate and able to communicate * No deformity or lesion in the areas where acupressure will be applied * No mental problems that could prevent cooperation with the acupressure application * Not taking sedative medication * With stable vital signs * Without heart disease * Not pregnant * Residing in Şanlıurfa * Patients who are willing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who did not attend at least 4 sessions * Patients who wish to withdraw from the study
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
There are studies in the literature evaluating the effects of acupressure application in MS patients. In a study; it was shown that acupressure application reduced pain and fatigue. In a study; acupressure was found to reduce fatigue and depression scores. In a study; acupressure was found to improve the patient's physical and cognitive functions and quality of life. In a study; acupressure was found to have positive effects on reducing fatigue in MS patients. In a study acupressure application was found to have significant effects in reducing fatigue. There are no studies evaluating the combined effects of acupressure on fatigue, pain, sleep quality, and quality of life parameters in MS patients. This study is planned to determine the effects of acupressure on fatigue, pain, sleep quality, and quality of life in MS patients.
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History
Started
Mar 2025
Main results due
Nov 2025
Finished
Apr 2026