Teaching self-care for dialysis access: a simple education program shows promise
NCT ID NCT07168239
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a nurse-led educational program could improve how hemodialysis patients care for their vascular access (the connection used for dialysis). 166 patients with chronic kidney disease who were on outpatient hemodialysis and had an arteriovenous fistula took part. They received individual teaching sessions and a leaflet, and their self-care behaviors were measured before and after the intervention.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nursing educational intervention (behavioural)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could help hemodialysis patients maintain their vascular access better, reducing complications and improving self-care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with no blinding or control group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is educational, not a medical treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidade de Aveiro
Aveiro, 3810, Portugal