Healing hands: touch therapy tested for dialysis stress relief
NCT ID NCT07061353
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, non-invasive technique—can lower stress and boost comfort in people on hemodialysis. About 60 patients will be randomly assigned to receive touch sessions or standard care only. Researchers will measure stress and comfort levels using questionnaires before and after the three-day treatment period.
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Fırat university
Elâzığ, Center, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)
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