Healing hands: touch therapy tested for dialysis stress relief
NCT ID NCT07061353
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, non-invasive technique—can lower stress and boost comfort in people on hemodialysis. About 60 patients will be randomly assigned to receive touch sessions or standard care only. Researchers will measure stress and comfort levels using questionnaires before and after the three-day treatment period.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 3 months of hemodialysis treatment • Cognitive function is in place Exclusion Criteria: * Those with communication problems * Those who do not agree to participate in the study * Patients who receive traditional treatment for the disease
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fırat university
Elâzığ, Center, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)
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