Ice pack on hand may ease dialysis needle pain without drugs
NCT ID NCT07694271
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
People on hemodialysis need their fistula punctured with a needle three times a week, which can be painful and anxiety-provoking. This trial compares three approaches: usual care, applying an ice pack to a specific point on the hand before the needle, and using a numbing gel. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, and quality of life in 150 adults to see if the simple ice pack method works as well as or better than the other options.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Ice pack (cryotherapy)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple, low-cost ice pack method could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during dialysis needle sticks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial. The ice pack may not work as well as numbing gel, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
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