The effect of acupressure on the anxiety level

Compare acupressure in points p6 and placebo on anxiety level of students at the beginning of training in surgical technology students, Kashan University Of Medical Sciences

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT201308038348N5

Enrollment

Registered

2013-08-21

Start date

2013-06-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Anxiety. Phobic anxiety disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: In intervention group pressured p6 point of one minute then 30 second rest, then pressure again one minute. Intervention 2: In control group p6 points was only touching the thumb.

Prevention

In intervention group pressured p6 point of one minute then 30 second rest, then pressure again one minute

In control group p6 points was only touching the thumb

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

17 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Surgical technology student, Entrance to the operating room for the first time, Lack of mental illness Exclusion criteria: Anti-anxiety drugs for one week before intervening.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Apparent anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Spielberger questionnaire.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Hidden anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Spielberger questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNeda Mirbagher

Kashan University of Medical Sciences

salam_20012003@yahoo.co.uk mirbagher_n@kaums.ac.ir+98 36 1555 0021

Outcome results

None listed

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