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Acute Coronary Syndrome and Acupressure
Led by Abant Izzet Baysal University · Updated on 2024-10-10
38
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
34 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to examine the effect of acupressure on physiological parameters and anxiety levels in individuals diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). H1-1: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on the level of anxiety. H1-2: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on blood pressure. H1-3: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on heart rate. H1-4: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on respiratory rate. H1-5: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on the pain level. H1-6: Acupressure applied to individuals diagnosed with ACS has an effect on cortisol levels.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Acute Coronary Syndrome and Acupressure
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Volunteer to participate in the study
- Aged 18 years or older
- Able to speak Turkish
- Diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome for the first time
- Has not had cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- No orientation problems (Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15)
- Not diagnosed with psychiatric disease
- No amputation, fistula, lymphedema, neuropathy, or hemiplegia in any upper extremities
- Underwent femoral intervention for coronary angiography procedure
- Has not used any integrative pressure-based practices such as acupressure, acupuncture, or reflexology in the last month
- Vital signs within normal range: Blood pressure 90/60-120/80 mmHg, Heart rate 60-100 beats per minute, Respiratory rate 12-18 breaths per minute
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with arrhythmia (e.g., atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia)
- Previously undergone coronary angiography
- Diagnosed with myocarditis or pericarditis
- Not taking any speed-lowering drugs (e.g., Beloc, Arlec)
- Underwent radial intervention for coronary angiography procedure
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Manisa City Hospital
Manisa, Turkey (Türkiye), 45000
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
H
hospital Chief physician, Dr
CONTACT
S
saadet can çiçek, Dr
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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