App-based acupressure for fatigue and sleep in dialysis patients
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This trial tests whether a smartphone app teaching acupressure can help people on hemodialysis feel less fatigued, have less itching, and sleep better.
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Who can take part
- Are 18 years old or older
- Speak and understand Vietnamese
- Have been on hemodialysis at least three times a week for the past 3 months or longer
- Have a fatigue or itch score of 4 or higher on a 0-10 scale
- Own a smartphone or tablet
- Are willing to use the app and not use acupressure or acupuncture during the study
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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