Can tiny needles stop the itch? new study tests acupuncture for dialysis patients
NCT ID NCT07030465
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested whether press needle acupuncture can reduce severe itching in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. 38 patients received either a real press needle or a fake one at specific points on the body over four weeks. The goal was to see if the real needle improved itching scores more than the fake one.
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Universitas Indonesia
Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia
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