Skip to content

pain relief during venipuncture in hemodialysis patients

Effect of insert a cooled needle on arteriovenous fistula puncture-related pain intensity in hemodialysis patients

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230902059328N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2023-12-10
Start date
2023-07-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-22

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

Conditions

Hemodialysis. Other specified complications of internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: in group A (30), in the first and second sessions, cannulation will be performed with a No. 15 needles at room temperature, and in the third and fourth sessions, cannulation will be pe

Sponsors

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Days to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Presence of both arterial and venous fistula At least one month elapsed since the creation of the fistula Full consciousness and ability to articulate pain symptoms Undergoing hemodialysis three time a week Absence of dementia or Alzheimer s disease No active cancer diagnosis Proficiency in the persian language Not currently using anesthesia Having good vision Willingness to participate in the study Ability to communicate pain experiences Stable hemodynamic status Absence of muscle and joint injuries Age 18and above

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Blood pressure below 80/40 mm Hg during fistula cannulation Failure to insert the needle into the fistula on the first occasion Presence of phlebitis at the cannulation site.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain intensity after needle insertion with normal and cold temperature using 10 degree pain ruler. Timepoint: Session1? 2? 3? 4. Method of measurement: 10-point scale of pain.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Bagheri

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

bagherim@mums.ac.ir+98 51 3891 5597

Outcome results

None listed

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