Clinical trials
Acupressure clinical trials
Below are recruiting acupressure clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 42 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06499311Recruiting
Foot massage vs acupressure for hot flashes and sleep
This study compares two gentle foot therapies—reflexology and acupressure—to see which one helps more with hot flashes and sleep problems in women going through menopause.
GizaAges 45–55 - NCT06293196Recruiting
Acupoint eye massage trial for healthy people
This study tests whether massaging acupoints around the eyes can improve eye health measurements. It is only for healthy people with no eye problems, recent surgeries, or caffeine before the test.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT07010003Recruiting
Ear acupressure for anxiety and pain during heart surgery
This trial tests whether small ear acupressure beads can help reduce anxiety and pain in adults having planned heart surgery. The beads are placed on specific ear points and are easy to use.
StuttgartAges 18 years+ - NCT06531551Enrolling by invitation
Acupressure for patients receiving brachytherapy
This study tests whether acupressure (gentle finger pressure on specific body points) can help patients who are receiving brachytherapy for gynecological cancer. It may help manage side effects and improve comfort.
Selçuklu, KonyaAges 18–65 - NCT06516198Recruiting
Ear acupressure before lung surgery
This study tests whether ear acupressure can help people get stronger before major lung surgery. You'll wear small seeds on your ears and do exercise prehabilitation.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50 years+ - NCT07039448Recruiting
Acupressure for constipation in adults with mental illness
This trial tests if learning and practicing acupressure on yourself can help relieve constipation in adults who are staying in a psychiatric hospital. You would receive training and practice at home for four weeks.
Tuenmen, New TerritoriesAges 18 years+ - NCT07410949Recruiting
Acupressure education after birth and breastfeeding success
This study tests whether teaching new mothers acupressure can improve their breastfeeding experience. If you have had a healthy single baby, plan to breastfeed, and are within the first two days after delivery, you may be able to join.
Niğde, MerkezAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT05847478Recruiting
Acupressure vs eating plan breaks for specific stomach syndrome
This study compares ear (auricular) acupressure to an intermittent dietary restriction approach in children who have a particular “stomach heat and dampness” pattern from Traditional Chinese Medicine. The goal is to see which method better helps children with certain weight and blood-sugar or cholesterol risks.
ShanghaiAges 6–18 - NCT06465628Recruiting
Acupressure for dry mouth after head and neck cancer treatment
This trial tests if acupressure can help with dry mouth caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If you have dry mouth after treatment and can speak Cantonese or Mandarin, you may be able to join.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07552714Recruiting
Thread Embedding and Ear Acupressure for Sleep Problems
This study tests whether special threads placed under the skin combined with acupressure on the ears can help people with chronic insomnia (long-term sleep trouble). The treatment is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine ideas about balancing energy in the body.
Ho Chi Minh City, CityAges 40–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acupressure?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 42 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.