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Can a simple massage or vibration ease dialysis cramps?

NCT ID NCT07777354

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Baghdad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two drug-free therapies—leg massage and mechanical vibration—against standard care for reducing muscle cramps and improving comfort in people undergoing hemodialysis. About 160 patients on maintenance dialysis will be randomly assigned to receive either 20-minute leg massages, 10-minute vibration sessions, or usual care, three times a week for two weeks. Researchers will track cramp frequency and severity, sleep quality, and comfort scores to see which approach helps most.

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Active substance
Leg massage and mechanical vibration therapy
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple, drug-free therapies could offer personalized ways to reduce cramps and improve comfort for people on dialysis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term trial, and results may not apply to all patients. Individual responses to massage or vibration can vary, and the study does not guarantee long-term benefits.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 160 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients on maintenance HD for ≥3 months who experienced lower extremity muscle cramps. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria included acute illness, lower extremity wounds/infections, deep vein thrombosis, severe neuropathy, and cognitive impairment. All participants provided written informed consent.

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Conditions

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chronic renal failure syndrome Muscle Cramp

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hemodialysis Renal failure , chronic

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