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Comparison of massage and inhalation aromatherapy with chamomile essential oil on pain caused by insertion of vascular needles in hemodialysis patients.

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Pain caused by insertion of vascular needles in hemodialysis patients.
Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
N18.5
Registration Number
IRCT20131228015965N23
Lead Sponsor
Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

Age 18 and above, without communication problems. Regular hemodialysis at least 2 times a week, no eczema and sensitivity to aromatic oils, no loss of sense of smell (as a neurological defect, etc.), having a healthy AVF access with good function, no painkillers in the 3 hours before hemodialysis, Having a VAS score =3, agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Inefficient fistula, deep venous thrombosis, failed first attempt at vascular access, unwillingness to participate in the study for any reason

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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