Music and acupressure may soothe dialysis needle pain

NCT ID NCT07657923

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Gülsüm Gülşen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether listening to music and applying acupressure before needle insertion can reduce pain in dialysis patients. 72 participants were split into four groups: music plus acupressure, acupressure alone, music alone, or standard care. Pain was measured during three sessions. The results suggest that combining music and acupressure may help ease the discomfort of needle insertion.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Music therapy and acupressure
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain during dialysis needle insertion.
What could go wrong: This was a small, completed trial with 72 participants. Results may not apply to all dialysis patients, and the effect may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital arteriovenous fistula end stage renal failure Pain, Procedural

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA CANNULATION HEMODIALYSIS PROCEDURAL PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gaziantep Şehir Hastanesi

Gaziantep, Şahinbey, 27470, Turkey (Türkiye)

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