Acupressure in Reducing Post-TBI Fatigue

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Ingia / Ingia

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Wadhamini

Taipei Medical University

JARIBIO LA KLINIKI: NCT04429126

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Fatigue is a common symptom experienced by patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Prior works have demonstrated that it may profoundly impact the ability to return to productive activity and cognitive functions. However, few interventions have been applied in this population.The purpose of the current will be to test the effect of acupressure on fatigue reduction after traumatic brain injury.

Maelezo

Fatigue is a pervasive and critical long-lasting symptom experienced by patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and can persist up to months or years after head injury. However, thus far, only few non-pharmacological interventions, such as mindfulness, are implemented in reducing fatigue in TBI survivors. Prior works have suggested that acupressure can significantly improve fatigue in different populations, such as cancers survivors and patients with hemodialysis. Therefore, we would like to test whether acupressure effectively improve fatigue after TBI.

Tarehe

Imethibitishwa Mwisho:	05/31/2020
Iliyowasilishwa Kwanza:	06/09/2020
Uandikishaji uliokadiriwa Uliwasilishwa:	06/09/2020
Iliyotumwa Kwanza:	06/11/2020
Sasisho la Mwisho Liliwasilishwa:	06/09/2020
Sasisho la Mwisho Lilichapishwa:	06/11/2020
Tarehe halisi ya kuanza kwa masomo:	06/30/2020
Tarehe ya Kukamilisha Msingi iliyokadiriwa:	04/30/2021
Tarehe ya Kukamilisha Utafiti:	11/30/2021

Hali au ugonjwa

Fatigue

Uingiliaji / matibabu

Behavioral: Acupressure

Awamu

Vikundi vya Arm

Mkono	Uingiliaji / matibabu
Experimental: 4-point acupressure group The 5-point acupressure group will be instructed on the following acupressure points: sanyinjiao (SP6), Zu San Li (ST36), shenmen (TF4), Yongquan (KI-1), and He Gu (LI4). Bilateral 1.5 min for each point, three times daily for 4 weeks.
Active Comparator: 4 -point acupressure group The 2-point acupressure group will be instructed on the following acupressure points: He Gu (LI4) and Tai Chong (LV3). Bilateral 1.5 min for each point, three times daily for 4 weeks.
No Intervention: Usual care The usual care group will be required to maintain their daily activities. Weekly telephone follow-up will be conducted by principle investigator.

Vigezo vya Kustahiki

Zama zinazostahiki Kujifunza	20 Years Kwa 20 Years
Jinsia Inastahiki Kujifunza	All
Hupokea Wajitolea wa Afya	Ndio
Vigezo	Inclusion Criteria: - Diagnosed with traumatic brain injury over 6 months with initial GCS (admitted GCS) from 3-12. - Aged between 20-65 years - Are able to communicate in Chinese and Mandarin - Are able to complete the questionnaires - Complain of tiredness and cannot be restored even after a rest. - No physical disability and visual impairment Exclusion Criteria: - With skin lesion - had diagnosis of neuropathy and paraesthesia prior to study.

Matokeo

Hatua za Matokeo ya Msingi

1. Fatigue [4 weeks]

Self-reported feeling of tiredness, is measured by the Chinese version of The Mental fatigue Scale

Hatua za Matokeo ya Sekondari

1. Memory function [4 weeks]

The function will be measured by using the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test

2. Attention function [4 weeks]

The function will be measured by using the Trail Making Test

3. Heart rate variability [My ECG E3-8010]

We will measure HRV parameter using the device of My ECG E3-8010

4. Brain waves [4 weeks]

measured by the NeuroSky MindWave Mobile 2

5. Sleep quality [4 weeks]

Sleep quality will be assessed by using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index