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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07794995Recruiting
Acupressure band for period pain in college students
This trial tests whether wearing an acupressure band can reduce period pain in college students. It might help you if you have painful periods without any other medical condition causing the pain.
Taichung, Taichung CityAges 20–24 - 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 - NCT07731750Recruiting
Smart pain treatment plan for chronic low back pain
This study tests a computer-based tool to help choose the best pain treatments for people with chronic low back pain. It compares different treatments to see which ones work best for each person.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 25 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+
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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.