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An experimental study to assess the effectiveness of ice application on the hand opposite to Arteriovenousfistula site versus topical application of EMLA cream on AVF site on the puncture related pain.

An experimental study to assess the effectiveness of cutaneous stimulation using cryotherapy on contralateral Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) site vs Topical application of EMLA cream on Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) site puncture related pain in patients undergoing Haemodialysis at Nehru Hospital, PGIMER, 2016-2018

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/05/014208
Enrollment
60
Registered
2018-05-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Patient diagnosed with CKD on maintainance hemodialysis with Arteriovenous fistula. Patient who conscious. Patients who dont have any allergies to cold therapy and EMLa cream.

Interventions

Intervention1: Cryotherapy,EmlaTM cream 5%: Emla cream combination of prilocaine and lidocaine local anesthetic cream applied in AVF site 45 minutes before puncture. Cryotherapy by the use of ice wra

Sponsors

No sponsorship
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. CKD patients above 18years undergoing hemodialysis via AVF at Nehru Hospital. 2. Patients with matured AVF in their forearm. 3. Patient Willing to participate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Contraindications to cold application such as radiation therapy, peripheral vascular disease, connective tissue disorders, diabetic neuropathy. 2. Patient with altered level of consciousness 3. Patient on concomititant use of analgesics within 4-6 hrs prior to hemodialysis. 4. Patient who have pain from other reasons other than AVF pain. 5. Patient having known allergy to lidocaine and prilocaine.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain is primary outcomeTimepoint: pain assessed during the puncturing procedure with Modified abbey pain scale and 10 mins after puncture with Numeric pain rating Scale

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NotapplicableTimepoint: NoT applicable

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sukhpal Kaur

National Institute of Nursing Education, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

neenasingh_2@yahoo.co.in

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026