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Could a simple breathing pattern take the sting out of dialysis?

NCT ID NCT07700680

Symptom relief Sponsor: Izmir Kavram Vocational School Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 4-7-8 breathing exercise can reduce pain when needles are inserted into the arm for hemodialysis. About 80 adults on dialysis will either learn the breathing technique or receive standard care. The goal is to see if this easy, drug-free method makes the procedure less painful and stressful.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a behavioral intervention using the 4-7-8 breathing technique
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple breathing exercise could offer a drug-free way to reduce pain and anxiety during dialysis needle insertion.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 80 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The effect may be modest or no better than standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18-85 years of age or older * Receiving HD treatment 3 days a week * Being able to read and write * Having no hearing impairment * Having Turkish as their native language * Having received HD treatment for at least 6 months * Having a VAS pain score \>3 * Agreeing to listen to music Exclusion Criteria: * Having a psychological disorder * Having communication problems * Having cancer * Not wanting to participate in the study

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Conditions

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chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome congenital arteriovenous fistula Pain, Procedural

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Arteriovenous fistula Chronic kidney diseases Pain, procedural

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