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Studying Hand Massage to Reduce Itching and Improve Quality of Life and Sleep in Adults on Hemodialysis with Chronic Kidney Disease-Related Itching
Led by University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland · Updated on 2026-03-16
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Participants Needed
4
Research Sites
30 weeks
Total Duration
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus CKD-aP is a common and distressing itching condition affecting about 25% of patients undergoing hemodialysis in Switzerland, most experiencing moderate to severe symptoms. This condition negatively impacts sleep, quality of life, and survival. Researchers are investigating the effects of nurse-delivered hand massage on itch severity, health-related quality of life, and sleep compared to usual care in these patients using a mixed-methods study design.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Hand Massage on Chronic Kidney Disease Associated Pruritus in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis
Research Team
N
Nancy Helou, PhD
M
Michael Cordey, MS
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