Hand massage may soothe dialysis Patients' fatigue and anxiety

NCT ID NCT07253831

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested if hand reflexology massage can help reduce fatigue and anxiety in adults receiving maintenance hemodialysis for end-stage kidney disease. 70 participants were randomly assigned to either receive eight 21-minute hand reflexology sessions during their regular dialysis visits over four weeks, or to continue with standard care. The results were measured using questionnaires about fatigue and anxiety at the start, middle, and end of the study.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sabah Kareem Alshibli

    Al Qādisīyah, Aldiwanyah, 58001, Iraq

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