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Can tiny needles stop the itch? new study tests acupuncture for dialysis patients

NCT ID NCT07030465

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether press needle acupuncture can reduce severe itching in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. 38 patients received either a real press needle or a sham (fake) needle on specific acupoints for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the real needle improved itching scores more than the sham, with a follow-up 4 weeks later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
press needle acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug option to ease severe itching for people on dialysis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 38 participants. The sham needle may also provide some relief, making it hard to prove real benefit. Risks include skin irritation or infection at the needle site.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

38 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with CKD-associated pruritus (CKDaP) undergoing regular hemodialysis twice a week for at least 6 months and in a hemodynamically stable condition, who meet the criteria for moderate to severe pruritus based on the 5-D Pruritus Scale * Subjects aged between 18 and 65 years. * Subjects have not received acupuncture therapy for at least one month prior to the study. * Subjects have good cognitive function as assessed by the MMSE. * Subjects are willing to participate in the study according to the scheduled timeline and have signed the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects have malignancies or infectious lesions at the acupuncture points to be treated. * Subjects have primary skin diseases such as allergic dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, neurodermatitis, or psoriasis. * Subjects have a history of hypersensitivity reactions to previous acupuncture therapy (such as metal allergy, atopy, keloids, or other hypersensitivities).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic kidney disease requiring chronic dialysis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universitas Indonesia

    Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia

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