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IRCT20220626055279N1 IRCT 2022-07-18 Arak University of Medical Sciences The effect of acupressure in patients on a ventilator Evaluation of the effect of acupressure on pain, restlessness and sedation in ventilator patients 2022-07-23 anticipated 60 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/64569 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Prevention, Randomization description: In this study, patients are placed in the intervention (acupressure) or control (conventional method) groups by block randomization. Blocking is used in order to balance the number of samples allocated to each of the studied groups. The size of all blocks is equal and in this experiment we will have two groups of 4 blocks (including 2 Patient in the intervention group and 2 Patient in the control group). N/A Patients with reduced level of consciousness in the intensive care unit. Intervention 1: Intervention group: Acupressure is performed using a special bracelet in the lower wrist area (Nigoan area or P6) of both hands for 5 minutes at the same time. This procedure is performed twice a day for three consecutive days. Intervention 2: Control group: Control group patients receive only routine treatments. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: Demographic characteristics and pain score. When: Start the access period 6 months after the publication of the results. To whom: All individuals can access the information. Conditions: Nothing. Where to obtain: Korosh Rezaei; k.rezaei@arakmu.ac.ir; Arak University of Medical Sciences; 00989183677622. How to obtain: Two weeks after the applicant's request. Comments:
public Korosh Rezaei
School of Nursing, Payabbar Azam Complex, Basij Square، Sardasht
Arak Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3848176941 +98 86 3417 3463 rezaeikorosh0@gmail.com Arak University of Medical Sciences scientific Akbar Mohseni
No.8 ,Shahamat 1 alley, Amir 2 street, Moshaver town
Arak Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3818887568 +98 86 3368 4982 akbar111348@yahoo.com Arak University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Anesthetized patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit who have been treated with mechanical ventilation (SIMV, PSV, CPAP, BIPAP) for 24 hours before and during the intervention. Age of 18-65 years old. Stable hemodynamic status of patients. GCS score 7 and above. Not having a wound or any lesion in the desired area for acupressure. Not having a history of mental illness and not taking psychiatric drugs according to the patient's companion. Absence of cardiovascular diseases Having a prescription for a sedative. 18 years 65 years Both Death or transfer of the patient from the intensive care unit. Separation from mechanical ventilation. Decreased level of consciousness to less than 7. Induction of anesthesia and use of drugs with neuromuscular blocking effect. A sudden change in the patient's clinical condition due to cardiopulmonary arrest, severe bleeding and other conditions that require medical interventions or surgery. The interference of the bracelet used to physically restrain the patient with the area used in acupressure. Treatment - Other N/A Intervention group: Acupressure is performed using a special bracelet in the lower wrist area (Nigoan area or P6) of both hands for 5 minutes at the same time. This procedure is performed twice a day for three consecutive days. Control group: Control group patients receive only routine treatments. Pain score. Timepoint: Pain assessment is done during the study (3 days), and twice everyday at 12-13 and 18-19. Method of measurement: Pain score is measured using Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS). The score of calmness and restlessness. Timepoint: During the study (3 days), and twice everyday at 12-13 and 18-19. Method of measurement: Using the Richmond scale. The amount of used sedatives. Timepoint: End of the study period. Method of measurement: Report the amount of medicine taken for the patient in the patient's file. Arak University of Medical Sciences Approved 2022-05-22 Research Ethics Committee of Arak University of Medical Sciences Arak University of Medical Sciences, Basij Square, Sardasht Arak Markazi Iran (Islamic Republic of)