Massage therapy for comfort and fatigue in hemodialysis patients
Effect of Massage Applied to Hemodialysis Patients on Comfort Level and Fatigue
NA · Ataturk University · NCT06604403
This study tests if massage therapy can help adults on hemodialysis feel more comfortable and less tired.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 58 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ataturk University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Erzurum, Yakutiye) |
| Trial ID | NCT06604403 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of massage therapy on the comfort and fatigue levels of patients undergoing hemodialysis. Chronic renal failure significantly impacts patients' quality of life, and hemodialysis, while a common treatment, often leads to discomfort and fatigue. The study aims to assess whether massage can alleviate these symptoms, thereby improving patients' overall well-being and quality of care. Participants must be adults receiving hemodialysis for at least six months and able to communicate verbally.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have been receiving hemodialysis treatment for at least six months.
Not a fit: Patients who have been on hemodialysis for less than six months or have conditions preventing verbal communication may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the comfort and reduce fatigue in hemodialysis patients, leading to improved quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific application of massage in hemodialysis patients is less explored, similar studies in other patient populations have shown positive outcomes with massage therapy.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in the study * Being 18 years of age or older * Receiving hemodialysis treatment in a dialysis unit for at least six months * Not having a condition that prevents verbal communication * Not having a psychiatric problem Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who left the study at any stage * Patients who had been receiving hemodialysis treatment for less than 6 months
Where this trial is running
Erzurum, Yakutiye
- Ataturk University — Erzurum, Yakutiye, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zeynep YILDIRIM, Res. Ass.
- Email: zeynepyildirim@atauni.edu.tr
- Phone: 05365978465
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Nurse's Role, Massage, Hemodialysis Patients, Nursing, Comfort, Fatigue