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The effect of acupressure on pulmonary function

The effect of acupressure on pulmonary function In Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex Workers in 2016

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2016112615965N10
Enrollment
76
Registered
2017-09-15
Start date
2017-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Respiratory system disease. Respiratory failure, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Acupressure in the intervention group plays five. Stimulate two points first on one side against the body and then on the opposite side, first point Liko and then Tayoan with using fin
Treatment - Other
Acupressure in the intervention group plays five. Stimulate two points first on one side against the body and then on the opposite side, first point Liko and then Tayoan with using fingers, applying g
The acupressure at false points group receive the acupressure on 2-3cm far from the true points

Sponsors

Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
30 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Main inclusion criteria: sarcheshmeh copper complex personal; have abnormal spirometry; don’t use acupuncture in near past; don’t have any dysfunction defect in the point place; don’t have neurological dysfunction. Main exclusion criteria: cardiovascular ill; angina pectoris; pain in hard activity or six-minute walk test; respiratory infection; acute problem with airway in 1 month before collected data; use bronchodilators in 12 hours before collected data; diabetes; do not use addiction and alcohol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Six-minute walk test. Timepoint: pre intervention- one week after intervention. Method of measurement: The distance traveled to meter in six minutes.;Measuring Pulmonary Volume. Timepoint: Before the intervention - one week after the intervention. Method of measurement: Spirometry.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactHosein Raisian

Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Dr.kazemi.n@rums.ac.ir; Maj.kaz@yahoo.com; hoseinnursetr67@gmail.com+98 34 3428 8855

Outcome results

None listed

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