NCT04681521

Hot and Cold Compress in Hemodialysis

The Effects of Hot and Cold Compress on Muscle Cramps, Fatigue And Comfort in Hemodialysis Patients: A Placebo Controlled Randomized Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 69 (actual)
• Sponsor: Hacettepe University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Aims and objectives. To examine and compare the effects of hot and cold compresses administration on muscle cramps, fatigue, and comfort in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Background. Muscle cramps and fatigue are common complications in HD patients and reduce patient comfort. Among the nursing interventions stated for the management of these complications in the literature, hot and cold therapy are remarkable. To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first research up to date that examined and compared the effects of hot and cold compress administrations on abovementioned complications in HD. Design. This placebo-controlled randomized trial was conducted in two hemodialysis centers between February and October 2020. Methods. The study sample consisted of 69 patients, stratified and randomly allocated to two intervention groups and placebo group. For patients of each group, the implementation of the study continued for four weeks, 12 HD sessions.

Detailed description

Hemodialysis (HD) is a common renal replacement therapy used in the treatment of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) worldwide. Although HD is a life-saving treatment for people with ESRD, it causes some acute and chronic complications. Muscle cramps and fatigue are two of the most common complications in HD, and these also cause reducing comfort. Management of complications in HD patients and ensuring an optimal comfort level are pivotal for nurses. According to the literature, recommended nursing practices for the management of cramps in HD patients include hot and cold therapy methods. Besides, preventing cramps can improve comfort by reducing fatigue. Therefore, this study aimed to examine and compare the effects of hot and cold compresses administration on muscle cramps, fatigue, and comfort in hemodialysis (HD) patients.

Conditions

• Hemodialysis Complication
• Muscle Spasm
• Fatigue

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Hot and Cold compress, nursing interventions	using thermal compress at 38-39 °C (hot) and 15-16 °C (cold) on the distal regions of both lower extremities of the patients

Timeline

• Start date: 2020-02-01
• Primary completion: 2020-10-30
• Completion: 2020-11-20
• First posted: 2020-12-23
• Last updated: 2020-12-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)