CompletedNot Applicable

Acupressure and Cold Application on Pain, Anxiety, Comfort, and Hemodynamic Parameters

Turkey (Türkiye)102 participantsStarted 2025-07-01

Plain-language summary

The ventrogluteal injection is an invasive and often painful procedure commonly performed in healthcare settings. This study aimed to compare the effects of acupressure and cold application on pain, anxiety, comfort, and hemodynamic parameters prior to the ventrogluteal injection procedure. Research questions 1. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on pain caused by the ventrogluteal injection procedure? 2. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on anxiety caused by the ventrogluteal injection procedure? 3. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on comfort during the ventrogluteal injection procedure? 4. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on pulse rate during the ventrogluteal injection procedure? 5. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on respiratory rate during the ventrogluteal injection procedure? 6. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on diastolic blood pressure during the ventrogluteal injection procedure? 7. What is the effect of acupressure and cold application to acupressure points on systolic blood pressure during the ventrogluteal injection procedure?

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 years old, * Patients prescribed at least two doses of penicillin per day, * There is an indication for injection administration * Volunteer to participate in the research will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Volunteer to participate in the research will not be included.

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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?

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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

NPR-Pain Scale

Timeframe: "Average of 3 months"

NPR-Anxiety Scale

Timeframe: "Average of 3 months"

Comfort Scale for Injection

Timeframe: "Average of 3 months"

Vital Signs follow-up Form

Timeframe: "Average of 3 months"

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07049640

SponsorMardin Artuklu University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-18

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 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.