Clinical Research Directory

Guided Needle Insertion for Vascular Access

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether the study device can assist the cannulator with placing two needles during cannulation required to initiate dialysis treatment. Males or females with end-stage kidney disease who are 18 and older and not pregnant or breastfeeding can be included in the study. The main question it aims to answer is: Can the study device guide the cannulator to the arteriovenous fistula (AVF) or arteriovenous graft (AVG) and assist the cannulator with needle insertion into the AVF or AVG for dialysis cannulation?

Reflexology Versus Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation in reducing fatigue among hemodialysis patients and to determine which intervention provides greater relief from fatigue. The main question it aims to answer is: Is there any difference in effectiveness between reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation techniques in reducing fatigue levels among patients undergoing hemodialysis? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Group 1: 20 participants will receive reflexology therapy 3 times per week for 12 weeks. Group 2: 20 participants will receive progressive muscle relaxation 3 times per week for 12 weeks. Group 3: 20 participants will be a control group. Fatigue and sleep quality will be measured before and after the intervention using: Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) This study aims to offer a safe, low-cost, non-pharmacological method that can help hemodialysis patients reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality.

Effect of Missed Dialysis Sessions on Short Term Cardiovascular Events

the effect of missed hemodialysis sessions on the occurrence of short-term cardiovascular events in patients with end-stage renal disease receiving maintenance hemodialysis.