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Hand massage eases fatigue and anxiety for kidney patients on dialysis

NCT ID NCT07253831

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

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

Summary

This study tested if hand reflexology massage could reduce fatigue and anxiety in adults with end-stage kidney disease who are on maintenance hemodialysis. 70 patients were split into two groups: one received eight 21-minute hand massage sessions during dialysis over four weeks, and the other received usual care. The results showed that the massage group reported less fatigue and anxiety compared to the control group.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

70 people

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Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older. * Diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and undergoing maintenance hemodialysis for at least three months. * Receiving hemodialysis treatment two or three times per week. * Fully alert, conscious, and able to communicate clearly. * Able to understand the Arabic language. * Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of ulcers, wounds, burns, infections, or skin diseases on the hands or forearms. * Deformities, fractures, or orthopedic disorders affecting the hands or upper limbs. * Peripheral neuropathy, vascular problems, or Raynaud's phenomenon in the hands. * Diagnosis of major psychiatric disorders (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder). * Active systemic diseases that contribute to fatigue or anxiety (e.g., cancer, heart failure, lupus). * Use of sedatives, anxiolytics, or sleeping pills within 48-72 hours prior to data collection. * Current use of complementary or alternative therapies aimed at managing anxiety or fatigue. * History of drug or alcohol abuse. * Presence of implanted cardiac devices (e.g., pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator). * Hemodynamic instability or unstable vital signs during hemodialysis sessions. * Missing more than two scheduled intervention sessions during the study period.

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder chronic kidney disease end stage renal failure Fatigue kidney failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety End stage kidney disease (ESRD) Fatigue Hemodialysis Reflexology

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sabah Kareem Alshibli

    Al Qādisīyah, Aldiwanyah, 58001, Iraq

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