The effect of acupressure on fasting blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin

The effect of zusanli Point (ST36) Acupressure on Fasting blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin in type II diabetic patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20111224008505N47

Enrollment

102

Registered

2018-06-24

Start date

2018-05-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-07-16

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Conditions

Diabetes mellitus type 2. Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Interventions

Intervention 1: The first intervention group: In addition to receive standard treatments, the pressure in the Zusanli point (4 fingers below the knee) will be applied at 3-5 kilograms intensity. The p

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with type 2 diabetes based on the diagnosis of an Internist Passing at least 3 years from the onset of diabetes Patients older than 18 years Patients tend to be involved in research One person in the family should be with the patient through the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Foot vascular disease Skin wounds and fractures in the target area (Zusanli) Known skeletal muscle disease in the target area (Zusanli)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Glycosylated hemoglobin. Timepoint: Pre intervention, post intervention. Method of measurement: Blood test with Pars Azmun Kit.;Fasting blood sugar. Timepoint: Pre intervention, post intervention. Method of measurement: Blood test Pars Azmun Kit.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSayed Saeed Najafi

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Najafisa@sums.ac.ir+98 71 3626 7101

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 15, 2026