Vibrating device may calm restless legs during dialysis

NCT ID NCT06889324

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Amjed Abdulabbas Shraida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a simple vibration device applied to the calf muscles can reduce the severity of restless legs syndrome and improve sleep quality in people undergoing hemodialysis. Seventy participants will receive vibration therapy for 10 minutes, twice a week for one month, during their dialysis sessions. Researchers will compare their symptoms to those who do not receive the therapy.

What this could mean

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Active substance: vibration therapy (mechanical vibrations applied to calf muscles via a Thrive vibrator device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce restless legs symptoms and improve sleep for people on dialysis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants and no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The treatment is short-term (one month), so any benefits might not last.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parasomnias restless legs syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME

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Locations

Al-Sadder Medical City

Najaf, Al Kufa, 54003, Iraq

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