Acupressure in Reducing Post-TBI Fatigue
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抽象
描述
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.
日期
| 最后验证: | 05/31/2020 |
| 首次提交: | 06/09/2020 |
| 提交的预估入学人数: | 06/09/2020 |
| 首次发布: | 06/11/2020 |
| 上次提交的更新: | 06/09/2020 |
| 最近更新发布: | 06/11/2020 |
| 实际学习开始日期: | 06/30/2020 |
| 预计主要完成日期: | 04/30/2021 |
| 预计完成日期: | 11/30/2021 |
状况或疾病
干预/治疗
Behavioral: Acupressure
相
手臂组
| 臂 | 干预/治疗 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
资格标准
| 有资格学习的年龄 | 20 Years 至 20 Years |
| 有资格学习的性别 | All |
| 接受健康志愿者 | 是 |
| 标准 | 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. |
结果
主要结果指标
1. Fatigue [4 weeks]
次要成果指标
1. Memory function [4 weeks]
2. Attention function [4 weeks]
3. Heart rate variability [My ECG E3-8010]
4. Brain waves [4 weeks]
5. Sleep quality [4 weeks]
