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The Effect Of Acupressure and Foot Exercise on Ankle Brachial Index in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes
This study was planned with a randomized controlled experimental design to examine the effects of acupressure and ankle exercises on ankle brachial index in individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06271382
PhaseNA
Enrollment60
SponsorAbant Izzet Baysal University
Age18 Years and older
SexALL
Conditions studied
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
About this study
This study was planned with a randomized controlled experimental design to examine the effects of acupressure and ankle exercises on ankle brachial index in individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
Interventions
- Other: Acupressure Group — In the research, the participant in the acupressure group will receive acupressure application 3 times a week for 2 weeks, a total of 6 times. Depending on the preparation and pressure time on the 5 selected points (a total of 10 points will be applied since the partner of each point on the other extremity will be applied), the session duration for an individual will be approximately 18-20 minutes.
- Other: Sham Acupressure Group — Depending on the preparation and pressure time on the 5 selected sham points (a total of 10 points will be applied since the partner of each point on the other extremity will be applied), the session duration for an individual will be approximately 18-20 minutes. Patients in the sham acupressure group will receive acupressure 6 times in total, 3 times a week for 2 weeks. The practitioner will do the first acupressure at the Family Health Center, and the person with type 2 diabetes will do the others at home. Ankle Brachial Index evaluation will be performed by the researcher at the Family Health Center a total of 3 times before the intervention, 1 week after the intervention and 2 weeks after the intervention.
- Other: Foot Ankle Exercise Group — Exercise will be performed regularly for 2 weeks, 3 days a week for a maximum of 30 minutes.
Primary outcomes
- Ankle Brachial Index (2 week)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
* Be 18 years or older
* Ability to speak Turkish
* Ability to establish verbal communication
* Volunteering to participate in the research
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of any psychiatric disease diagnosed by a physician
* Presence of diabetic ulcers on both feet and legs
* Presence of any amputation in the foot or leg
* Having myalgia in the foot,
* Foot fracture
* Edema in the feet
Study locations
- Beşkavaklar Aile Sağlığı Merkezi, Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-10-20.