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Review and compare of effect of local application Peppermint with Cold compress on the severity of pain due to the entry of needle into the arteriovenous fistula in dialysis patients

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Chronic kidney disease.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Registration Number
IRCT20190825044608N2
Lead Sponsor
Shahroud University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
99
Inclusion Criteria

Age over 18 to 65 years
Having complete vigilance
Hemodialysis patients undergoing dialysis at least 2 sessions per week
Patients who have at least 3 months past their fistula.

Exclusion Criteria

Patient's Verbal and Mental Disabilities
Acute pain for any reason
Use painkiller 12 hours before venipuncture
A history of allergy to peppermint
Drug addiction and painkillers
The presence of damaged skin at the desired position

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain. Timepoint: Immediately after needle insertion into the arteriovenous fistula. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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