Laser acupuncture for fatigue in dialysis patients
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether laser acupuncture can help reduce fatigue in people who are on dialysis. If you are on regular dialysis and often feel tired, this treatment might help you feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have kidney failure and are on regular dialysis at least three times a week.
- You do not have an active infection, unstable health, or a cancer diagnosis.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have open wounds where the laser would be placed, and you do not have a pacemaker or other implanted heart device.
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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