Using Cryotherapy, EMLA Cream, and Lidocaine Spray to Reduce Pain during Arteriovenous Fistula Puncture: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Comparison the effectiveness of Cryotherapy, EMLA Cream, and Lidocaine Spray to Reduce Pain during Arteriovenous Fistula Puncture among clients undergoing hemodialysis

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200429047244N2

Enrollment

Registered

2022-02-02

Start date

2022-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-02-07

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Conditions

Arteriovenous Fistula in End-stage Renal Failure. Arteriovenous fistula of pulmonary vessels

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group1: 5 cubs of ice (4 × 2 × 2 cm) will be placed in a plastic bag and covered with a layer of cotton cloth for five minutes on the site of AVF. Then, the area will be

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: clients with more than 18 years old being under hemodialysis at least for three months being conscious and alert be able to sign the written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: clients who are cold intolerance clients who have allergy from local anesthetics or topical medications Clients who have upper extremities paralysis pregnant or lactating females

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain during arteriovenous fistula puncture in clients undergoing hemodialysis. Timepoint: Immediately after the arteriovenous fistula puncture. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale is a measurement tool that will be used to assess clients' pain.	—

Countries

Iraq

Contacts

Public ContactMohammed Baqer Al-Jubouri

University of Baghdad

maaljubouri@conursing.uobaghdad.edu.iq+964 1 489 6875

Outcome results

None listed

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