Herbal patch eases dialysis pain and boosts mood in small study
NCT ID NCT07380581
First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 01, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested a traditional Chinese medicine herbal patch placed on acupoints to relieve pain, depression, and improve quality of life in 21 dialysis patients with fistula-related pain. Participants had end-stage kidney failure and received the patch or a placebo during dialysis sessions. The goal was to see if the patch could reduce pain severity and interference, and improve mood.
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Kaohsiung branch
Kaohsiung City, 83301, Taiwan
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