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Acupressure as Complementary Analgesia in Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Sponsor: Medipol University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of acupressure applied to the LI4 (Hegu) and Qiu points before Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) in patients with kidney or proximal ureteral stones. The study compares intraprocedural pain scores and procedural tolerance between an acupressure group, a sham acupressure group, and a standard care control group.
Official title: The Effect of Acupressure Application on Pain Scores and Procedure Tolerance in Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Treatment
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
105
Start Date
2026-10-10
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2026-10-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Acupressure
Rhythmic thumb pressure applied to LI4 (Hegu) and Qiu points at a subjective intensity of warmth/heaviness without causing pain.
Sham Acupressure
Superficial touch mimicking the duration and location of acupressure without applying therapeutic pressure.
Locations (1)
istanbul başakşehir Çam Sakura city hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)