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the effect of topical application of rosemary and menthol on musculoskeletal pain in hemodialysis patients

Compare the effect of topical application of rosemary and menthol on musculoskeletal pain in hemodialysis patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2016101430296N1
Enrollment
105
Registered
2016-10-30
Start date
2016-04-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Condition 1: Hemodialysis patients. Condition 2: HEMODIALYSIS PATIENT. Unspecified kidney failure Acute renal failure

Interventions

Intervention 1: During the three day study, subjects in the intervention group with Menthol, Menthol Drops 5% used 10 drops topically three times a day at the site of the pain. Intervention 2: During
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
During the three day study, subjects in the intervention group with Menthol, Menthol Drops 5% used 10 drops topically three times a day at the site of the pain
During the three day study, subjects in the intervention group with rosemary used rosemary spray (containing 1 and 8 Cineole, kanazol) 2 puffs topically three times a day at the site of the pain
During the three day study, subjects in the placebo treatment group used Vaseline 1 Ablykatvr topically three times a day at the site of the pain

Sponsors

Vince Chancellor for Research, Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Thay have constant and active file in hemodialysis ward, Age between18-65 years, There was no known history of muscle diseases, Were fully alert, During the study werenot transplant candidates, Not addiction, There was no injury to the skin Such as skin rashes or ulcers at the site of drug, Not having legs vascular access, Haveing the ability to communicate verbally, They passed at least 3 months of starting dialysis, Hemodialysis three times a week, Were literate And reported pain severity was at least four in the lower extremities. Exclusion criteria: the patients who do not like to continue to participate in the study, Hospitalization during the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain severity. Timepoint: Before intervention and 4 hours after taking the medication in the morning and afternoon during the study. Method of measurement: numeric rating scale for Pain.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNahid Shahgholian

Isfahan University Of Medical Science, Faculty Of Nursing and Midwifery

Shahgholian @nm.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3792 7539

Outcome results

None listed

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