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
- NCT07083856Recruiting
Reiki and self-acupressure for people with MS
This study tests two relaxing therapies — Reiki (a gentle hands-on energy technique) and self-acupressure (applying mild finger pressure on specific points) — for people with multiple sclerosis. It looks at how these treatments affect symptoms like anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
Muğla, Fethi̇yeAges 18–75 - NCT07179016Recruiting
Acupressure for chronic pain in rural areas
This trial tests if a self-managed acupressure program can help people living in rural areas manage long-term muscle or joint pain, like neck, back, or knee pain. You would learn to press small seeds on your ear to ease pain.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18–85 - NCT07324226Recruiting
Heat and acupressure on neck for brain blood flow
This study tests whether applying gentle heat and acupressure (a type of finger pressure) to the side of the neck can increase blood flow to the brain in healthy adults. It may help researchers understand simple ways to support brain health.
Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-doAges 40–65 - NCT07329023Recruiting
Acupressure for Knee Arthritis in Older Chinese Adults
This trial tests whether learning self-administered acupressure (a type of massage using fingertips) can help older Chinese adults with knee arthritis manage their pain and stiffness without medication. If you join, you will receive training in a community setting and use a smartphone app to track your progress.
KowloonAges 60 years+ - NCT07411417Recruiting
Acupressure for pain and lung function after chest surgery
This trial tests if acupressure can help reduce pain and improve lung function after a first-time chest surgery. It may offer a non-drug way to support recovery.
IstanbulAges Any age - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07409194Enrolling by invitation
Acupressure for newborn jaundice
This study tests whether acupressure (a gentle touch therapy on specific points of the body) can help lower bilirubin levels in newborns with jaundice. It may provide a natural way to treat jaundice while your baby is in the hospital.
VanAges 9 months–3.5 years - NCT07051265Enrolling by invitation
Pain relief for head and neck cancer patients using TENS or acupressure
This study compares two non-drug methods—TENS (a mild electrical device) and acupressure (gentle finger pressure on specific points)—to help manage pain in people with head and neck cancer. If you have cancer-related pain and need medication, you may be able to join.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–100 - NCT06534125Recruiting
Acupuncture to prevent joint pain from hormone therapy in Black women
This study tests whether acupuncture can prevent joint pain caused by a common hormone therapy pill (aromatase inhibitor) in Black women who have finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07537166Enrolling by invitation
Atropine Drops and Ear Acupressure for Childhood Myopia
This trial tests whether very low-dose atropine eye drops combined with acupressure on the ear can slow down myopia (nearsightedness) progression in children. Researchers will also check how the treatment affects the inner eye tissue.
Taichung, North StrictAges 6–12 - NCT07746804Recruiting
School program to prevent nearsightedness in children
This study tests a school-based program to help prevent nearsightedness (myopia) in children who are not yet nearsighted but have a higher risk of developing it. It uses a simple, non-invasive method called auricular acupressure, which involves placing small seeds on the ear, to see if it can keep eyes healthy and reduce the chance of needing glasses.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 6–11 - NCT07746778Recruiting
School program to slow nearsightedness in children
This study tests whether a school-based program can help slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children who are either already nearsighted or at risk of becoming nearsighted. It may help reduce the need for stronger glasses in the future.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 6–11 - NCT05516862Recruiting
Find the best acupuncture for PTSD recovery
This trial tests different kinds of acupuncture to help people with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). It aims to find which acupuncture approach leads to better recovery over the study period.
Nellis Air Force Base, NevadaAges 18–74 - NCT06754722Recruiting
EnergyPoints app for cancer-related fatigue
This trial tests an app called EnergyPoints that may help reduce fatigue in people who have or have had cancer. You would use the app and wear a Fitbit to track your activity.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07183683Recruiting
Acupuncture for bladder problems in women with MS
This study tests whether stimulating acupuncture points on the lower leg can help women with multiple sclerosis who have overactive bladder symptoms like urgency, frequent urination, or leaking. It is for women with relapsing-remitting MS who are not using a catheter regularly.
Berlin, State of BerlinAges 18–60 - NCT07201194Recruiting
Acupuncture for chemotherapy nausea
This trial tests if acupuncture can help reduce nausea in people who still feel sick despite taking their regular anti-nausea medication during chemotherapy.
VejleAges 18 years+
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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.