Hand massage may soothe itching for kidney patients on dialysis
NCT ID NCT07312916
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether hand massage can reduce the often severe itching that affects many people on hemodialysis. Fifty-four adults will be randomly assigned to receive either hand massage or verbal attention during dialysis sessions over three months. Researchers will measure changes in itch severity, quality of life, and sleep, and interview some participants about their experience.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hand massage
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safe, non-drug way to ease itching and improve sleep and quality of life for people on dialysis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 participants. The effect may be small or no better than attention alone, and results may not apply to all dialysis patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHUV
RECRUITINGLausanne, Canton of Vaud, 1011, Switzerland
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Dialyse Riviera
RECRUITINGVevey, Canton of Vaud, 1800, Switzerland
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Etablissements hospitaliers du Nord Vaudois - Hôoital d'Yverdon-les-Bains eHnv
RECRUITINGYverdon-les-Bains, Canton of Vaud, 1400, Switzerland
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HUG
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGGeneva, 1205, Switzerland
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