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Effects of self-administered acupressure for substance use disorders: A randomised clinical trial

Effects of self-administered acupressure for substance use disorders: A randomised clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202407473530071
Enrollment
100
Registered
2024-07-31
Start date
2024-10-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-27

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

Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

Self administered acupressure

Sponsors

Self
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Patients currently receiving treatment for substance use disorders at rehabilitation centres in Gauteng; • Individuals must be able to communicate in English; • Respondents must be capable of giving informed consent to participate in the study; and • • Respondents must be above the age of 18 and less than the age of 65.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Respondents who do not meet the inclusion criteria as specified above.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The study's findings aim to contribute valuable insights into alternative therapies for Substance use disorders treatment, with the potential to enhance existing recovery strategies and promote access to complementary medicine in South Africa. Overall, this research seeks to address a significant gap in the literature and improve health outcomes for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The findings of this study may contribute to the use of complementary therapies to facilitate the treatment of substance abuse disorders.

Countries

South Africa

Contacts

Public ContactZijing Hu

Senior Lecturer University of Johannesburg

zhu@uj.ac.za0115596999

Outcome results

None listed

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