A breathing exercise for dialysis needle pain
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special breathing exercise (called 4-7-8 breathing) can help reduce pain when the needles are put in for dialysis. You'll be asked to listen to music while you do the breathing, which may help you relax and feel less pain.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 85 years old.
- You need to be having dialysis sessions 3 times each week.
- You have been on dialysis for at least 6 months.
- You must be able to read and write, and speak Turkish.
- You should have normal hearing.
- You must be willing to listen to music during the treatment.
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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