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The Effect of Acupressure on Pain, Menstrual Symptoms, and General Comfort in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea

Sponsor: Mersin University

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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

OTHER

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.

OTHER

Placebo acupressure

Placebo acupressure is manual pressure applied to unreal acupressure points.

Locations (1)

Mersin University

Yenişehir, Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)