Acupressure for anxiety during stitches in the ER
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupressure (gentle pressure on specific points on your wrist and hand) can help reduce anxiety and keep your blood pressure and heart rate stable while you get stitches in the emergency room.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are awake, alert, and able to follow instructions
- You can read and understand Turkish
- You have not been diagnosed with anxiety and do not take anxiety medication
- You have never received acupressure before, and have no physical problems that prevent acupressure on your wrist or hand
- You are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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