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Effect of Massage Applied to Hemodialysis Patients on Comfort Level and Fatigue
Led by Zeynep Yildirim · Updated on 2024-09-19
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effect of massage on comfort and fatigue levels in patients undergoing hemodialysis, a common treatment for chronic renal failure. Chronic renal failure causes significant health challenges, and while hemodialysis is widely used, patients often experience physical and psychosocial symptoms that reduce their comfort and quality of life. Fatigue is a frequent issue affecting 60-95% of these patients and can greatly impact daily activities and family life. The study compares two groups: one group receives a 15-20 minute hand and foot massage after hemodialysis sessions twice a week for four weeks, totaling eight massage sessions. The massage involves specific techniques with baby oil applied to reduce friction, aiming to improve comfort and reduce fatigue. The control group receives routine nursing care without massage. Participants will be assessed using the Hemodialysis Comfort Scale and Piper Fatigue Scale over the four-week period. Researchers will monitor changes in comfort and fatigue levels to understand the impact of massage therapy. The study's total duration for participants is four weeks, focusing on these key outcome measures to inform nursing care practices for hemodialysis patients.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effectiveness of Massage Applied to Hemodialysis Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients who left the study at any stage
- Patients who had been receiving hemodialysis treatment for less than 6 months
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants in the massage group receive a 15-20 minute hand and foot massage after hemodialysis during two weekly dialysis sessions for four weeks, totaling 8 sessions. Participants in the control group continue routine nursing care without massage.
Two visits per week for 4 weeks (in-person during dialysis sessions)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ataturk University
Erzurum, Yakutiye, Turkey (Türkiye), 25100
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Research Team
Z
Zeynep YILDIRIM, Res. Ass.
M
Mağfiret KAŞIKÇI, Prof. Dr.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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