Comparison of massage and inhalation aromatherapy with chamomile essential oil on pain caused by insertion of vascular needles in hemodialysis patients.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20131228015965N23

Enrollment

Registered

2024-08-19

Start date

2024-08-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-08-26

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Conditions

Pain caused by insertion of vascular needles in hemodialysis patients. Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the aromatherapy stage, the inhaler pad is impregnated with 3 drops of 30% chamomile essential oil (will be purchased from Zardband, Tehran) and attached to the

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 and above, without communication problems. Regular hemodialysis at least 2 times a week, no eczema and sensitivity to aromatic oils, no loss of sense of smell (as a neurological defect, etc.), having a healthy AVF access with good function, no painkillers in the 3 hours before hemodialysis, Having a VAS score =3, agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Inefficient fistula, deep venous thrombosis, failed first attempt at vascular access, unwillingness to participate in the study for any reason

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain. Timepoint: Immediately after venipuncture by the nurse. Method of measurement: vas tool.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMajid Kazemi

Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

dr.kazzemi.m@ruma.ac.ir+98 34 3428 0097

Outcome results

None listed

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