CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Acupressure on Pain in Children With Thalassemia

Turkey (Türkiye)39 participantsStarted 2022-06-04

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of acupressure on reducing the pain of blood collection in children with Thalassemia. The hypothesis of this study is that acupressure application reduces acute pain.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 18 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: * Registered in the centers where the study will be carried out, * Able to communicate verbally * No developmental or sensory disabilities, * No mental illness * No opioid, narcotic analgesic or sedative use in the last 8 hours before the procedure, * No other chronic disease * One-time bloodletting * Children who agree to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Having pain before the blood draw procedure, * Not between the ages of 6-18, * Have developmental or sensory disabilities, * Having a mental illness * Using opioids, narcotic analgesics or sedatives in the last 8 hours before the procedure, * Having another chronic disease, * One-time blood sampling is not performed, * Fractures or signs of inflammation at acupressure application points

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

Pain assessment of the child using the Wong Baker Facial Pain Rating scale

Timeframe: Measurements were taken from the scale just before blood was taken.

Wong Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale

Timeframe: Measurements were taken just before blood was drawn and a scale was used immediately after blood was drawn.]

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06163196

SponsorMersin University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-04

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