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Dialysis itch relief: could a simple education program be the answer?

NCT ID NCT07641530

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a structured education program could help people on dialysis manage chronic itch and improve their quality of life. 104 adults with kidney failure and itch took part, receiving either two educational sessions or standard care. The program focused on understanding and coping with itch, with results measured after 45 days.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Health Belief Model-based education (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If effective, this educational approach could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce itch and improve daily life for people on dialysis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 104 participants. The education may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all dialysis patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

104 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2022

Finished

Jun 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Diagnosed with end-stage renal disease requiring maintenance hemodialysis for at least 3 months * Experienced CKD-associated pruritus during the previous 2 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Use of antihistamines within the past month * Conditions that could limit participation in the educational intervention

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

end stage renal failure Pruritus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Hemodialysis Pruritus

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ege University, Ataturk Vocational School of Health Services

    Izmir, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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