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The Effect of Acupressure on Pain, Menstrual Symptoms, and General Comfort in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea
Sponsor: Mersin University
Summary
In this study, it is planned to determine the effect of acupressure applied to adolescents with primary dysmenorrhea on pain, menstrual symptoms and general comfort. The research questions of the research are as follows; Research Questions * Is there a difference in pain scores in the post-acupressure intervention group and the placebo group? * Is there a difference between menstrual symptoms scores in the post-acupressure intervention group and the placebo group? * Is there a difference between comfort scores in the intervention group and the placebo group after acupressure? * Is there a difference between the pain scores of the intervention group according to time? * Is there a difference between the menstrual symptoms scores of the intervention group according to time? * Is there a difference between the comfort scores of the intervention group according to time? Is there a difference between the pain scores of the placebo group over time? Is there a difference between the menstrual symptoms scores of the placebo group over time? * Is there a difference between the comfort scores of the placebo group over time?
Official title: The Effect of Acupressure on Pain, Menstrual Symptoms, and General Comfort in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
14 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2023-04-17
Completion Date
2023-11-15
Last Updated
2026-10-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Acupressure
acupressure is a non-pharmacological method originating from traditional Chinese medicine. According to the National Cancer Institute, acupressure is defined as pressure / massage applied to certain parts of the body to control symptoms such as pain or nausea. The main purpose of acupressure is to stimulate the regions associated with the specific organ by applying pressure with energy channels called meridians.
Placebo acupressure
Placebo acupressure is manual pressure applied to unreal acupressure points.
Locations (1)
Mersin University
Yenişehir, Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)