Clinical trials
Acupressure clinical trials
Below are recruiting acupressure clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 47 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06602167Recruiting
Acupuncture and acupressure to prevent hand-foot syndrome from capecitabine
This trial tests if electroacupuncture combined with self-administered acupressure can prevent hand-foot syndrome, a common side effect of the chemotherapy drug capecitabine. It is for people with gastrointestinal or breast cancer who are starting capecitabine for the first time.
Xining, QinghaiAges 18–85 - NCT07356024Recruiting
Acupressure for blood sugar and anxiety in older adults with diabetes
This study tests whether acupressure, a gentle finger-pressure therapy on specific body points, can help older adults with diabetes lower their blood sugar and feel less anxious. It is a non-drug approach that may support your usual diabetes care.
BoluAges 65 years+ - NCT06723041Recruiting
Acupressure to lower anxiety during cancer treatment
This trial tests if acupressure—a gentle pressure technique on specific points—can help reduce anxiety in people receiving cancer therapy. It compares nurse-led acupressure sessions with learning self-administered acupressure.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06601621Recruiting
Acupuncture and self-massage for quality of life during breast cancer chemo
This trial tests whether combining electroacupuncture with self-acupressure can improve quality of life for people with early-stage breast cancer during chemotherapy. The treatment is non-invasive and aims to reduce side effects.
Xining, QinghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07829289Enrolling by invitation
Ear acupressure for long-term back pain in postmenopausal women
This study tests whether applying pressure to specific points on the ear can reduce chronic low back pain in women who have gone through menopause. You would receive a simple, non-invasive treatment that you can do at home.
Kaohsiung City, Sanmin DistrictAges 50–65 - NCT07787871Recruiting
Acupressure for pain after laparoscopic hernia repair
This study tests whether acupressure can reduce pain after laparoscopic hernia repair surgery. If you are having this type of surgery, acupressure might help you manage pain without extra medication.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07432074Enrolling by invitation
Acupressure and massage after cesarean section
This study tests whether acupressure (gentle pressure on specific points) or massage can help women recover after a planned cesarean. It aims to reduce pain and improve comfort without using extra medicine.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT07410936Recruiting
Self-Acupressure for Social Jet Lag in Female Students
This study tests whether a daily self-acupressure routine (gently pressing on specific points on your body) can help reduce social jet lag—the mismatch between your sleep schedule on school days versus free days—in female health-science students. It involves a 12-week home practice and tracking your sleep quality.
Niğde, MerkezAges 18–25 - NCT07409337Recruiting
Self-acupressure for period pain and PMS
This trial tests if doing acupressure on yourself can reduce period pain and premenstrual symptoms over about six months. It might help if you have painful periods and are looking for a non-medicine option.
Niğde, MerkezAges 18–30 - NCT06833710Recruiting
Ear acupressure for better sleep in nurses
This study tests if applying small acupressure stickers on specific ear points can improve sleep quality for nurses. It may help if you have poor sleep and want a simple, drug-free option.
TaipeiAges 18–65 - NCT06271382Recruiting
Acupressure and foot exercises for type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether acupressure (a gentle pressure technique) and simple foot exercises can improve blood flow in the feet of people with type 2 diabetes. It may help prevent circulation problems.
BoluAges 18 years+ - NCT07315672Recruiting
Acupressure for Cough in Lung Cancer Survivors
This study tests whether doing acupressure at home can help reduce coughing in people with lung cancer. You will learn simple acupressure techniques to use on your own each day.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06931054Recruiting
Acupuncture, ear acupressure and nicotine patches for quitting smoking
This trial tests whether adding acupuncture and ear acupressure to nicotine replacement therapy helps people quit smoking. If you smoke at least 10 cigarettes a day, are 18 or older, and can read Chinese, you may be eligible.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06978855Enrolling by invitation
Acupressure bands for better sleep in medical trainees
This study tests if wearing a wrist acupressure band at night can improve sleep quality. It's for medical students and doctors in training at AUB who are not using sleep aids or alcohol daily.
Beirut, BeirutAges 18 years+ - NCT07864376Recruiting
Acupressure for warming after cesarean section
This study tests whether acupressure, a gentle pressure technique on specific body points, can help reduce shivering and keep you warm after a cesarean section. If you are a healthy woman having a planned cesarean with spinal anesthesia, this may help you recover more comfortably.
Samsun, SamsunAges 18–35 - NCT07827560Recruiting
Acupressure for better sleep in older adults with high blood pressure
This study tests whether acupressure (applying pressure to certain points on the body) can help improve sleep in older adults who have both high blood pressure and trouble sleeping. It aims to find a drug-free way to reduce insomnia and potentially improve overall well-being.
Hanoi, Son TayAges 60 years+ - NCT07711626Recruiting
Foot massage and ear stimulation for head and neck cancer symptoms
This study tests whether foot massage (reflexology) and a mild nerve-stimulation device on the ear can help reduce side effects during chemotherapy and radiation for head and neck cancer.
Hualien CityAges 30–75 - NCT07711639Recruiting
Tinnitus treatment with nerve stimulation
This trial tests a non-invasive treatment that stimulates a nerve in your ear or foot (called taVNS) to see if it helps reduce tinnitus. It is for people whose main problem is tinnitus and who have normal hearing in both ears.
Hualien CityAges 18–75 - NCT07552714Recruiting
Acupuncture and ear acupressure for chronic insomnia
This study tests a type of acupuncture (thread-embedding) combined with ear acupressure for people with chronic insomnia, using a personalized approach based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. It aims to see if these treatments can improve sleep quality and possibly reduce inflammation.
Ho Chi Minh City, CityAges 40–75 - NCT07490938Recruiting
Acupuncture for joint pain from breast cancer hormone therapy
This trial compares two types of acupuncture (electroacupuncture and ear acupressure) with standard care to see if they can help relieve joint pain caused by hormone therapy for breast cancer. It may be a good option if you have ongoing joint pain and are continuing hormone therapy.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07497711RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Virtual treatment for menstrual cramps
This study tests a virtual (app-based) approach to help manage menstrual cramps. It is for people with regular periods who have moderate to severe cramp pain and want to try a non-medication option.
SingaporeAges 16–35 - NCT07466875Recruiting
Ear stimulation for nicotine withdrawal in psychiatric patients
This trial tests whether gentle electrical stimulation on the ear can help relieve nicotine withdrawal symptoms for smokers who are in a psychiatric hospital and must stop smoking. It is added on top of standard nicotine replacement therapy.
Nantou CityAges 18–65 - NCT07442734Recruiting
Ear stimulation for stomach discomfort and sleep problems
This trial tests a treatment using gentle electrical stimulation on the ear to see if it helps people who have both functional dyspepsia (stomach discomfort) and trouble sleeping. It aims to improve both symptoms and understand how the treatment works.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07423039Recruiting
Ear acupressure for anxiety and pain during breast cancer surgery
This study tests if pressing on specific points on the ear (acupressure) can help reduce anxiety and pain during breast cancer surgery. It compares acupressure plus standard care to standard care alone, and may be a drug-free way to help you feel calmer before and after your procedure.
StuttgartAges 18–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acupressure?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 47 recruiting acupressure studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a acupressure trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a acupressure trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.