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NCT Number: NCT04936555

The Effect of Self-Acupressure Application on Functional Composite and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

It is important to consider the functional composite and quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and to plan interventions for these problems.

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Key information

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS Demyelinating Diseases Immune System Diseases Nervous System Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul Sabahattin Zain Universitiy

Istanbul, State, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The application of Self-Acupressure helps in improving the functional composite and quality of life in Multiple Sclerosis patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • To be able to communicate adequately
  • Not having psychiatric problems
  • Volunteering to participate in research

Exclusion criteria

  • None

Treatment and study plan

Self-acupressure

Other

Acupressure is a therapy method performed with an instrument or hand, fingertip, palm, elbow, knee, thumb relaxation and wrist bands on various points representing the waist organs in order to ensure the continuation and balance of the energy in our body.

Primary outcomes

  1. Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC)

    Time frame: 1. week

    The conventional MSFC battery (MSFC3), comprising the 25 foot timed walk test (TWT), 9-hole peg test (9HPT) and paced auditory serial addition test (PASAT) was performed according to standardised procedures, calculated according to the standard manual, and normalised to this cohort.

  2. Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite (MSFC)

    Time frame: 4. week

    The conventional MSFC battery (MSFC3), comprising the 25 foot timed walk test (TWT), 9-hole peg test (9HPT) and paced auditory serial addition test (PASAT) was performed according to standardised procedures, calculated according to the standard manual, and normalised to this cohort.

  3. Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Scale-54

    Time frame: 1.week

    This scale was developed by Vickrey et al17 to evaluate the quality of life of patients with The scale was created by adding 18 MS-related items to SF-36 (short form). Physical and mental health composite scores are calculated, and higher scores indicate better quality of life. The Turkish version was developed by Tulek et al.

  4. Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Scale-54

    Time frame: 4.week

    This scale was developed by Vickrey et al17 to evaluate the quality of life of patients with The scale was created by adding 18 MS-related items to SF-36 (short form). Physical and mental health composite scores are calculated, and higher scores indicate better quality of life. The Turkish version was developed by Tulek et al.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jun 23, 2021
Registry last updated
Jul 22, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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