Can olive oil soothe dialysis itch? new study says maybe

NCT ID NCT06737484

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether rubbing olive oil on the skin can reduce itching in people on hemodialysis. 68 patients were split into two groups: one received olive oil applications for 2 weeks, the other got no treatment. Researchers measured itch severity using standard scales. The goal was to see if olive oil's moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties could help relieve this common, uncomfortable symptom.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: olive oil
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to ease itching for people on dialysis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, short-term study (68 patients, 2 weeks). Results may not apply to everyone, and olive oil might not work for all types of itching.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pruritus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS PRURITUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sağlık Araştırma ve Uygulama Hastanesi

Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)

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