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Hand massage may soothe itching for kidney patients on dialysis

NCT ID NCT07312916

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether hand massage can reduce the often severe itching that affects many people on hemodialysis. Fifty-four adults will be randomly assigned to receive either hand massage or verbal attention during dialysis sessions over three months. Researchers will measure changes in itch severity, quality of life, and sleep, and interview some participants about their experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
hand massage
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, non-drug way to ease itching and improve sleep and quality of life for people on dialysis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 participants. The effect may be small or no better than attention alone, 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

About 54 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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: * Adults ≥18 years * on hemodialysis ≥ three months * able to communicate in French * diagnosed with CKD-aP based on VAS * signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with cognitive impairment - * participants who have been prescribed CKD-aP medications after enrollment in study.

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Chronic kidney disease associated pruritus

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    4 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHUV

    RECRUITING

    Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, 1011, Switzerland

  • Dialyse Riviera

    RECRUITING

    Vevey, Canton of Vaud, 1800, Switzerland

  • Etablissements hospitaliers du Nord Vaudois - Hôoital d'Yverdon-les-Bains eHnv

    RECRUITING

    Yverdon-les-Bains, Canton of Vaud, 1400, Switzerland

  • HUG

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Geneva, 1205, Switzerland

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