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The effect of ear acupressure (Auriculotherapy) on Persistent Fatigue in patients recovered from the acute phase of COVID-19 disease

The effect of ear acupressure (Auriculotherapy) on Persistent Fatigue in patients recovered from the acute phase of COVID-19 disease

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20100211003329N9
Enrollment
52
Registered
2022-10-22
Start date
2022-10-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-03-13

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Conditions

COVID-19. Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the intervention group, the researcher will stick Seed Vaccaria brand ZHONG YANG, made in China, on 6 points related to fatigue, including: Nervous Subcortex, S

Sponsors

Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Get a minimum score of 4 from the Chalder Fatigue Scale with bimodal scoring At least 6 weeks have passed since the onset of symptoms based on the record Having a positive PCR for Covid-19 based on the record Consent to participate in the study Age range 18-65 years Iranian citizenship Resident in Kashan Body mass index less than 40 Organ health in the earlobe area Treatment and discontinuation, only with the doctor's order

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Re-hospitalization during the period of covid disease Suffering from known underlying diseases (anemia, psychiatric disorders, mental retardation, thyroid disorders, multiple sclerosis, chronic heart or lung disease, cancer and hypotension, etc.) Pregnancy and breastfeeding according to patient report Suffering from covid complications such as thromboembolism based on the contents of the record Connecting to a ventilator during hospitalization based on the contents of the record Skin sensitivity to alcohol and glue according to patient report Using acupuncture and acupressure within the last 3 months taking medication Consumption of cigarettes, alcohol or drugs according to patient report

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Persistent Fatigue score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 4 weeks after the beginning of the intervention, 4 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Allergy to seed. Timepoint: weekely. Method of measurement: Report of patient.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Tagharrobi

Kashan University of Medical Sciences

tagharrobi_z@yahoo.com+98 31 5510 3119

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026