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Self-Acupressure on Pain, Fatigue and Sleep Quality in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2022-07-04

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of Self-acupressure application on pain, fatigue and sleep quality in sle patients.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Being over the age of 18, * Not using acupressure and similar integrative treatment methods, * Not having a verbal communication disability (hearing and speaking), * Not having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder, * Not having a cognitive problem, * Getting a score between 1-10 on the Piper Fatigue Scale, * Getting a score between 1-10 on the VAS pain scale * Agree to participate in the research. * Not being in the active period of SLE (exacerbation in the last 3 months or not using steroids for 3 months) * Not using other complementary and integrated health practices in the treatment process Exclusion Criteria: \-

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: At the end of Sessions 1 (each Session 2 days a week).

Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: At the end of Sessions 16 (each Session 2 days a week).

The Piper Fatigue Scale

Timeframe: At the end of Sessions 1 (each Session 2 days a week).

The Piper Fatigue Scale

Timeframe: At the end of Sessions 16 (each Session 2 days a week).

The Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire

Timeframe: At the end of Sessions 1 (each Session 2 days a week).

The Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire

Timeframe: At the end of Sessions 16 (each Session 2 days a week).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05453422

SponsorIstanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-30

Contact for this trial

Zülfünaz Özer, PhD

05379537007 zulfinazozer@gmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: At the end of Sessions 1 (each Session 2 days a week).

Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: At the end of Sessions 16 (each Session 2 days a week).

The Piper Fatigue Scale

Timeframe: At the end of Sessions 1 (each Session 2 days a week).

The Piper Fatigue Scale

Timeframe: At the end of Sessions 16 (each Session 2 days a week).

The Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire

Timeframe: At the end of Sessions 1 (each Session 2 days a week).

The Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire

Timeframe: At the end of Sessions 16 (each Session 2 days a week).