The Effect of Self-Acupressure on Blood Pressure, Stress, and Well-Being Levels in Individuals With Hypertension

Starting soon · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: PRIMARY HYPERTENSION

In brief

This randomized controlled trial examines the effects of nurse-led self-acupressure at HT7, LI4, PC6, and EX3 points on blood pressure, stress, and well-being in adults with primary hypertension. Participants are randomized to real acupressure, sham acupressure, or usual care groups for 2 weeks.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07577973

Run by

Abant Izzet Baysal University

People needed

72

Starts

2026-06-01

Expected to finish

2026-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-14

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged 18-65 years
• Diagnosed with primary hypertension (Stage 1 or 2)
• Systolic blood pressure 130-179 mmHg or diastolic 80-109 mmHg
• Taking antihypertensive medication
• Able to understand and communicate in Turkish
• Willing to provide written informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Secondary hypertension
• Pregnancy or lactation
• Severe cardiovascular disease (heart failure, myocardial infarction within 6 months)
• Stroke history within 6 months
• Skin lesions or infection at acupressure sites (HT7, LI4, PC6, EX3)
• Peripheral neuropathy affecting sensation
• Current use of anticoagulant therapy
• Participation in another clinical trial within 30 days

Where it is running

• A Family Health Center in Duzce — Düzce, Turkey (Türkiye)

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