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The Effect of Acupressure on Restless Legs Syndrome and Pruritus in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Sponsor: University of Baghdad
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of combined traditional and paraspinal acupressure on restless legs syndrome and pruritus among patients undergoing hemodialysis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving the acupressure intervention in addition to routine hemodialysis care or a control group receiving routine care only. The severity of restless legs syndrome and pruritus will be assessed at predetermined time points using validated assessment tools. The study aims to determine whether the combined acupressure intervention is effective in reducing restless legs syndrome and pruritus symptoms in patients undergoing hemodialysis
Official title: "Effect of Combined Traditional and Paraspinal Acupressure on Restless Legs Syndrome and Pruritus in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2027-04-01
Last Updated
2026-09-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Vibration Assisted Acupressure
Vibration-assisted acupressure will be applied to selected traditional and paraspinal acupoints using a handheld vibration device. The intervention is designed to reduce the severity of restless legs syndrome and pruritus in patients undergoing hemodialysis. It will be administered according to a predefined intervention protocol in addition to routine hemodialysis care
Locations (1)
Al-Hussien Hemodialysis center
Dhi-Qar, Dhi Qar, Iraq