Heat pack before dialysis needle may ease pain, study tests best timing
NCT ID NCT07662564
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial investigates whether applying a heated pack to the arm for 5 or 10 minutes before inserting a dialysis needle can reduce pain in people with an arteriovenous fistula. About 51 adults on hemodialysis will be randomly assigned to receive heat for 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or a placebo. Pain levels will be measured after each session to find the optimal duration.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- heated hot pack
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain during routine dialysis needle insertion.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 51 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no better than a placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nurten Özen
Fatih, İ̇stanbul, 34116, Turkey (Türkiye)
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