Laser acupuncture may soothe itching in kidney patients
NCT ID NCT06875115
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether laser acupuncture can reduce severe itching in people on dialysis. Sixty patients were split into two groups: one received real laser acupuncture on specific acupoints during dialysis sessions, and the other received a sham (fake) laser treatment. Itching severity was measured before and after four weeks of treatment using a standard itch scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laser acupuncture
- What this could lead to
- If effective, laser acupuncture could offer a non-drug option to ease severe itching in dialysis patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 60 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and the effect may be modest or due to placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital
Dalin, Chiayi, 622, Taiwan
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