Acupressure for pain and lung function after chest surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing, Pain clinical trials.
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.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had chest surgery (thoracotomy) for the first time
- You are awake, alert, and able to follow instructions
- You have a chest drain after surgery
- You are classified as ASA I, II, or III (low to moderate surgical risk)
- You can speak Turkish and have no hearing or vision problems
- You have not had chemotherapy in the last 6 months
- You do not have a body mass index (BMI) over 30
- You do not have a diagnosed anxiety disorder or panic disorder
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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