Pruritus in hemodialysis patients. Pruritus, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Due to the fact that the study is a cross-over method, there are 25 people in each group. A group of 25 people with jujube and Echium amoenum lipogel will be repla
Sponsors
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Hemodialysis patients aged 18 years and older End-stage renal disease undergoing regular dialysis treatment at least two or three times a week for six months Having itching in the last two weeks and having an itching intensity score using the Usipovich Itching Intensity Scale (ISS) in the range of severe and moderate pruritus Full alertness and ability to communicate Parathyroid hormone (PTH), <300 Phosphor(P) <6
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Existence of wounds in the limbs Generalized limb edema (more than one plus (+1) Pregnancy Breastfeeding Other chronic diseases and cancer Taking other topical medications and antihistamines History of any allergies (skin, especially to plant compounds)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pruritus. Timepoint: The first visit; the first, second, third and fourth weeks after starting to use lipogels. Method of measurement: Itching 48-point scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr.Masoumeh Bagheri Nesami
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed