CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Acupressure on Anxiety, Embarrassment, and Procedure-Related Fear Undergoing Urodynamic

Turkey (Türkiye)68 participantsStarted 2026-01-20

Plain-language summary

The study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental design to determine the effect of acupressure on anxiety, embarrassment, and procedure-related fear in patients undergoing urodynamic testing. Sample size calculation, an effect size of 0.8, which is considered a large effect, was taken as a reference. With 90% power (1-α, two-tailed), the minimum required sample size was calculated using the G\*Power (version 3.1) program as 68 participants, with 34 individuals in each group (intervention group = 34; control group = 34). A post hoc power analysis will also be conducted. Data will be collected using a Sociodemographic Information Form, the Embarrassment Assessment Scale, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Procedure-Related Fear Scale. Individuals included in the sample will be informed about the study and the procedures to be followed, and their verbal and written informed consent will be obtained. All patients will complete the Sociodemographic Information Form, the Embarrassment Assessment Scale, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Procedure-Related Fear Scale. After the forms are completed and recorded, participants will be assigned to either the intervention or control group according to the randomization schedule. In the intervention group, acupressure will be performed by a certified researcher (GB) who has completed acupressure training. The acupressure points to be used include Shen Men (HT7), located in the small depression between the pisiform and ulna bones on the transverse wrist crease; EX-NH3, located at the midpoint between the eyebrows on the midline of the forehead; and Hegu (LI4), located in the web space between the thumb and index finger. These points will be marked with an acetate pen by the certified researcher (GB) in patients assigned to the intervention group, and the application will be carried out by the same researcher. No intervention will be applied to patients in the control group, and they will receive routine care only. All patients in both the intervention and control groups will complete the Embarrassment Assessment Scale, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Procedure-Related Fear Scale. After completion of the acupressure application, the urodynamic procedure will be performed. Immediately after the procedure, patients in both groups will again complete the Embarrassment Assessment Scale, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Procedure-Related Fear Scale.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Who agreed to participate in the study, * 18 years of age or older, * Conscious, oriented and cooperative, * No communication problems, * Individuals undergoing invasive urodynamic procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Who did not agree to participate in the study, * Under 18, * Conscious, oriented and uncooperative, * Communication problems, * Individuals who did not undergo invasive urodynamics.

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.

1This trial used acupressure to help manage anxiety, embarrassment, and fear during urodynamic testing — is acupressure something I could try before or during my own urodynamic procedure, based on what this study found?
2Since this trial has already been completed, has my doctor seen the results, and do they suggest acupressure actually made a meaningful difference in how patients felt during urodynamics?
3Urodynamic testing can feel invasive and uncomfortable — are there other non-medication strategies my care team already offers to help patients manage anxiety and embarrassment during the procedure?
4Because this was listed as Phase NA, it sounds like it was more of a care or comfort study rather than a drug trial — does that mean the acupressure techniques tested here are considered safe enough to use routinely, or is my doctor still waiting for more evidence?
5If I'm already feeling anxious about having urodynamic testing done, would my doctor recommend I look into what this study found before my appointment, or are there standard comfort measures they'd suggest first?

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

Embrassment

Timeframe: 10 months

Anxiety

Timeframe: 11 months

Fear

Timeframe: 10 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07340645

SponsorTarsus University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-01

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