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Compression Stockings for Prevention of Hemodialysis Muscle Cramps
Sponsor: Karbala University
Summary
the Objectives of this clinical trial is : 1. examine the effect of using elastic compression stockings in the prevention of muscle cramps among hemodialysis patients. 2. Find out the difference between the effect of compression stockings in the prevention of muscle cramps with patients' sociodemographic and clinical data.
Official title: The Role of Using Elastic Compression Stockings in the Prevention of Muscles Cramps Episode in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
82
Start Date
2025-12-21
Completion Date
2026-04-15
Last Updated
2026-05-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
compression stockings
Patients in the Compression stockings group firmly wrapped compression stockings around their calves for 30 minutes, starting at the end of the second hour and continuing until the beginning of the third hour of the hemodialysis session. This was performed once per day for a single hemodialysis session.
Locations (2)
Imam AL-Hassan AL-Mujtaba Teaching Hospital
Karbala, Karbala Governorate, Iraq
Imam Al-Hussein Medical City (Habib Ibn Mudaher Al-Asadi center)
Karbala, Karbala Governorate, Iraq