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Simple socks may stop dialysis cramps

NCT ID NCT07293182

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether wearing elastic compression stockings on the calves for 30 minutes during hemodialysis could prevent muscle cramps. 82 dialysis patients who had cramps in previous sessions took part. The stockings were wrapped firmly around the lower leg, and researchers measured cramp frequency, pain, and discomfort using standard scales.

What this could mean

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Active substance
elastic compression stockings
What this could lead to
If effective, compression stockings could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce painful muscle cramps during dialysis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not be definitive or widely applicable. The intervention was only used for 30 minutes per session, which may limit its effect.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

82 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those who are at least eighteen years old. * Both genders (male \& female). * Patients who are conscious and cooperative. * Patients experiencing muscle cramps during previous hemodialysis session. * Patients who would like to participate in part in the study . * Patients with verbally communicated skills.

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Conditions

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Muscle Cramp

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Muscle cramp

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Imam AL-Hassan AL-Mujtaba Teaching Hospital

    Karbala, Karbala Governorate, Iraq

  • Imam Al-Hussein Medical City (Habib Ibn Mudaher Al-Asadi center)

    Karbala, Karbala Governorate, Iraq

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