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The effect of acupressure on intestinal function

The effect of acupressure on intestinal function in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20110906007494N39
Enrollment
90
Registered
2021-08-01
Start date
2021-09-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-08-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Intestinal function. Other functional intestinal disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group: Acupressure will be performed twice a day (10 am and 6 pm) for three days from 48 hours after surgery for three days. The ST25 point is two fing
Due to the fact that the interventions are performed simultaneously with the two-handed technique, in total, a maximum of 3 minutes of intervention will be applied to the patient each time
Nutrition training and routine nursing care are also provided. It should be noted that the interventions will be performed within 48 hours after surgery. Intervention 2: Intervention group: In the sha
With the difference that the pressure is applied in the points close to the points of acupressure according to the experts of acupuncture and acupressure of the authoritative books of this field, that
With the difference that it is located at a distance of 1.5 cm from them. It should be noted that in both groups, the pressure procedure will be taught by one person (researcher). Intestinal function

Sponsors

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Informed consent to participate in research Individuals undergoing CABG No chronic constipation according to RomeIV criteria Ability to communicate verbally Lack of known neurological and mental illnesses under treatment, absence of wounds, disability Sensitivity and fractures in the desired points of acupressure Lack of simultaneous participation in other intervention studies No thyroid disease, incurable, neuromuscular, congenital gastrointestinal abnormalities and kidney failure, no gastrointestinal disorders (gastrointestinal ulcer, history of chronic constipation, Fischer, hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, intestinal obstruction based on patient history History and physical examination by a physician No dependence or addiction to any drugs Lack of pulmonary drainage and discharge more than 200 ml per hour No need for balloon pump inside the aorta No intubation for more than 24 hours

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients using combination therapies such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, hypnosis, or yoga Patients need laxatives other than magnesium hydroxide from 96 hours after surgery Patients undergoing emergency coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Digestive disorders. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the intervention. Method of measurement: RomeIV.;Intestinal function. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Bristol Scale, Intestinal function checklist.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMasoumeh Bagheri Nesami

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

mansoorehezaty1994@gmail.com+98 11 3379 5508

Outcome results

None listed

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