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The effectiveness of pressure point massage on physiological indicators of patients after coronary angiography

Comparison of the effectiveness of PC6 and ST36 acupressure on cardiac physiological indices in patients after coronary angiography

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250730066695N4
Enrollment
150
Registered
2025-09-14
Start date
2025-10-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

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Conditions

Coronary angiography. Coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group 1 (PC6 point massage): In addition to standard postoperative care, patients in the intervention group will undergo acupressure at the PC6 point.
the difference is that pressure is applied to a non-therapeutic point with no energy meridian path, approximately 1 to 1.5 centimeters away from the actual PC6 point. Intervention 4: Pseudo Group 2 (r

Sponsors

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnostic angiography via femoral or radial artery and admission to CCU Age 18 to 85 years No skin lesions, ulcers, or active inflammation in the areas of the targeted pressure points (PC6 and ST36) Stable hemodynamic status based on initial assessment by the attending physician No use of medications that affect the autonomic nervous system or cardiovascular responses (such as beta-blockers, sedatives, or centrally acting antidepressants) No history of using acupressure or other similar complementary methods in the past 3 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Occurrence of hemodynamic instability or need for emergency measures during the study (including need for vasopressors or cardiopulmonary resuscitation or shock) The occurrence of any acute complications after angiography (such as severe bleeding, significant arrhythmia, extensive hematoma, or embolism) Lack of effective cooperation or patient withdrawal from continuing to participate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mean arterial pressure (MAP). Timepoint: Before intervention (Baseline), immediately after intervention, 10 minutes after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention, 30 minutes after intervention. Method of measurement: Using a digital blood pressure monitor.;Heart rate (HR). Timepoint: Before intervention (Baseline), immediately after intervention, 10 minutes after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention, 30 minutes after intervention. Method of measurement: Using a cardiac monitoring device.;Peripheral perfusion index (PI). Timepoint: Before intervention (Baseline), immediately after intervention, 10 minutes after intervention, 20 minutes after intervention, 30 minutes after intervention. Method of measurement: Using a digital pulse oximeter.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contactkeyhan jafari

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Keyhanjafari2974@gmail.com+98 81 3838 7250

Outcome results

None listed

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