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Comparison of Thermotherapy and Cryotherapy on Pain caused with Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation

Comparison of Thermotherapy and Cryotherapy on Pain caused with Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation in Hemodialysis Patients in Kerman

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20251001067441N1
Enrollment
96
Registered
2025-10-09
Start date
2025-10-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-13

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

Conditions

Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: In the control group, cannulation will be performed using the conventional method, and patients in this group will receive standard care. One minute after cannulation is

Sponsors

Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 18 years old or older Fully aware of location, time, and person Having intact senses and the ability to speak Undergoing hemodialysis program at least twice a week Having an arteriovenous fistula for at least three months Healthy skin around the arteriovenous fistula area

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unsuccessful first attempt at cannulation of the fistula Use of anesthetic substances or medications in the fistula area in the past 24 hours Decrease in level of consciousness or patient death

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Timepoint: Pain intensity before the procedure and one minute after inserting the hemodialysis needle and securing the needles. Method of measurement: Numeric Rating Scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactRoqayeh Mehdi Pour Raberi

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

r_mehdipour@kmu.ac.ir+98 34 3132 5194

Outcome results

None listed

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