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Muscle Cramps in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT06866470 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 79

Last updated 2026-05-14

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Summary

Muscle cramps are a common and distressing issue among hemodialysis patients, significantly impacting their quality of life. Non-pharmacological approaches are increasingly being explored to alleviate these symptoms. Massage therapy and progressive muscle relaxation exercises are among the interventions that may help reduce the frequency and severity of cramps by promoting muscle relaxation. However, their effectiveness in hemodialysis patients has not been sufficiently studied.

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of massage and progressive muscle relaxation exercises on the frequency and severity of muscle cramps in hemodialysis patients. The findings are expected to contribute to evidence-based practices in symptom management.

Conditions

  • Nursing Caries
  • Hemodialysis Complication
  • Exercise Addiction

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

relaxation group

exercise group

BEHAVIORAL

massage

massage

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Yalova

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • gürcan solmaz · Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-13
Primary Completion
2025-07-20
Completion
2025-09-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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