Acupressure for blood sugar and anxiety in elderly diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupressure (a gentle pressure technique on specific body points) can help older adults with diabetes manage their blood sugar and reduce anxiety. If you are 65 or older, have had diabetes for at least a year, and are not on insulin, this trial may be a fit.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with diabetes for at least one year
- You are not using insulin to manage your diabetes
- You can speak and understand Turkish
- You do not have any serious hearing, speech, or vision problems that make communication hard
- You are not using any other complementary therapies (like acupuncture, herbal supplements) during the study
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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