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Can a simple relaxation technique calm night pain in dialysis?

NCT ID NCT07814469

Symptom relief Sponsor: Alexandria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Many people on long-term hemodialysis struggle with persistent pain at night and poor sleep, which lowers their quality of life. Researchers are testing a nurse-led Benson's relaxation program to see whether it reduces night pain intensity and improves sleep quality. The study enrolls 60 adults aged 20 to 65 who have been on maintenance hemodialysis for at least six months. Participants practice the relaxation technique, and researchers measure changes in pain and sleep using standard questionnaires.

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Active substance
Benson's relaxation technique, a nurse-led relaxation program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give dialysis patients a low-cost, drug-free way to ease night pain and sleep better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study of 60 people, so the results may not hold for all dialysis patients. Relaxation may not be enough for severe pain, and participants must practice the technique consistently.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult male and female patients * aged 20 to 65 years, * undergoing maintenance HD for at least 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cognitive impairment and psychiatric disorders * Patients receiving pharmacological or nonpharmacological interventions for sleep

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Conditions

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insomnia Pain

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Hemodialysis Hemodialysis patient

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Al-Mowasat Alexandria University Hospital

    Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

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