neoplasm. Malignant neoplasms
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In the experimental group, acupressure will be applyin “Hugo” point or LI4 which is located in the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones and the seventh heart or He7 whi
In the placebo group, the acupressure will be performed on the same points at a distance of 1.5 cm from the main points,for 1 minute to will be done symmetrically on both hands that these points will
Control group, No procedure will be performed in the control group.
In the experimental group, acupressure will be applyin “Hugo” point or LI4 which is located in the hand, between the first and second metacarpal bones and the seventh heart or He7 which is located in
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for research of Babol University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria:Having a pathology confirms the person with cancer; Having full consciousness; Age 18 to 65 years years; Avoiding the use of anxiolytic and analgesic medications 12 hours before the procedure; No barrier in place Acupressure such as IV line, ulcer at the site of compression; Bone marrow biopsy is done for the first time;The lack of visual impairment to see a visual scale for pain intensity; Having reading and writing literacy needed for completing the questionnaire; having no experience or knowledge about acupressure. Exclusion criteria: the platelets level decreases to less than 100000 mg/dL, any problem or accident happens during the biopsy and unwillingness for cooperation to be continued.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before biopsy, during biopsy, immediately after the biopsy. Method of measurement: vas(Visual Analogue Scale).;Anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after biopsy. Method of measurement: Spielberger questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAli Akbar Moghadamnia
Babol University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed