Hand pressure points app for fatigue and sleep in dialysis patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a phone app that guides acupressure (pressing on specific body points) can help reduce fatigue, itching, and improve sleep in people on hemodialysis. You would use the app daily and see if it helps your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be able to speak and understand Vietnamese.
- You must be on hemodialysis (dialysis for kidney failure) at least 3 times a week for the past 3 months or longer.
- You must have a fatigue level of 4 or more on a 0-10 scale (with 10 being worst).
- You must own a smartphone or tablet to use the app.
- You cannot have advanced cancer, cognitive impairment, COPD, severe swelling, or certain leg conditions, and you must not be using or plan to use acupressure/acupuncture in the next 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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