Effect of acupressure versus no acupressure on sleep quality in pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy with sleep disorder

Effect of acupressure versus no acupressure on sleep quality in pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy with sleep disorder: a single-blind crossover randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20120215009014N241

Enrollment

Registered

2018-10-12

Start date

2018-11-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-11-05

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Conditions

Sleep disorder. Sleep disorders not due to a substance or known physiological condition

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Applying pressure on Shen Man's true points on both hands for 2 minutes (5 minutes in every point and 2 minutes rest) three time a week for 3 weeks. Intervention 2:

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age of 18 to 35 years; Pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy; Unsuitable sleep quality based on Pittsburg criteria (score of 5 or more); Singleton pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: High-risk pregnancy; A history of infertility; Ulcer and skin problems; Psychological disorder; Cancer; Advance cardiovascular disease; Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; A history of acupuncture or acupressure

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Assessing the quality of sleep. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Using Pittsburg questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Seyyedeh Zahra Masoomi

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Zahramid2001@yahoo.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

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