Fatigue
Conditions
Brief summary
Fatigue is a common symptom experienced by patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Prior works have demonstrated that it may profoundly impact the ability to return to productive activity and cognitive functions. However, few interventions have been applied in this population.The purpose of the current will be to test the effect of acupressure on fatigue reduction after traumatic brain injury.
Detailed description
Fatigue is a pervasive and critical long-lasting symptom experienced by patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and can persist up to months or years after head injury. However, thus far, only few non-pharmacological interventions, such as mindfulness, are implemented in reducing fatigue in TBI survivors. Prior works have suggested that acupressure can significantly improve fatigue in different populations, such as cancers survivors and patients with hemodialysis. Therefore, we would like to test whether acupressure effectively improve fatigue after TBI.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALAcupressure
Two types acupressure interventions, 5-point and 2-point acupressure groups, will be conducted in the current study.
Sponsors
Taipei Medical University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosed with traumatic brain injury over 6 months with initial GCS (admitted GCS) from 3-12. * Aged between 20-65 years * Are able to communicate in Chinese and Mandarin * Are able to complete the questionnaires * Complain of tiredness and cannot be restored even after a rest. * No physical disability and visual impairment
Exclusion criteria
* With skin lesion * had diagnosis of neuropathy and paraesthesia prior to study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 4 weeks | Self-reported feeling of tiredness, is measured by the Chinese version of The Mental fatigue Scale (MFS, higher scores indicate greater mental fatigue) and Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI, higher score indicates more fatigue) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Memory function | 4 weeks | The function will be measured by using the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test |
| Attention function | 4 weeks | The function will be measured by using the Trail Making Test |
| Heart rate variability | My ECG E3-8010 | We will measure HRV parameter using the device of My ECG E3-8010 |
| Brain waves | 4 weeks | measured by the NeuroSky MindWave Mobile 2 |
| Sleep quality | 4 weeks | Sleep quality will be assessed by using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index |
Countries
Taiwan
Outcome results
None listed