Simple tricks slash dialysis pain: music or mirror beats needle fear
NCT ID NCT07320859
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two simple, drug-free ways to reduce pain when inserting needles for dialysis. 75 patients were split into three groups: one listened to calming music, one looked at their healthy arm in a mirror, and one received standard care. Pain scores were compared right after needle insertion to see which method worked best.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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75 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18-85 years of age or older * Receiving HD treatment 3 days a week * Being able to read and write * Having no hearing impairment * Having Turkish as their native language * Having received HD treatment for at least 6 months * Having a VAS pain score \>3 * Agreeing to listen to music Exclusion Criteria: * Having a psychological disorder * Having communication problems * Having cancer * Not wanting to participate in the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Izmir Kavram Vocational School
Konak, İzmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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