Clinical Trial: Self-administered Acupressure in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

U.S., Oct. 16 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07875777) titled 'Self-administered Acupressure in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease' on Oct. 08.

Brief Summary: The proposed research is to determine the clinical efficacy and neurobiological mechanisms of acupressure analgesia in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Study Start Date: Oct. 01, 2027

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Condition: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Intervention: DEVICE: Verum Acupressure (using AcuWand)

The acupressure procedure will consist of medium-deep pressure using a tool (AcuWand) to the selected acupoints on their bodies, as tolerated, at each assigned point, applied in a circular motion. Subjects will be trained to p...