NCT06562959

Auricular Acupressure and Fluid Restriction Program on Salivary Flow and Fluid Adherence in Children on Hemodialysis

Effect of Integrating Auricular Acupressure and Fluid Restriction Program on Salivary Flow Rate and Fluid Control Adherence Among Children Undergoing Haemodialysis

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Alexandria University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 6 Years – 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of auricular acupressure on salivary flow rate and fluid restriction adherence among children undergoing Hemodialysis . Hypothesis Children undergoing Hemodialysis who receive both auricular acupressure and fluid restriction program exhibit better salivary flow rate and fluid control adherence than those who receive fluid restriction program only.

Detailed description

A non-randomized control trial was conducted at the Hemodialysis Unit in the Alexandria University Children's Hospital. A convenient sample of 60 children undergoing Hemodialysis was randomly assigned to two parallel groups. Both groups received the fluid restriction program in three types of sessions: general small-group discussion, individualized consultations, and follow-up. The study group also received auricular acupressure on four acupoints: Shenmen, Kidney Concha, Point Zero, and Upper Tragus.

Conditions

• Hemodialysis Complication

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Fluid Restriction Program	In order to design the fluid restriction program content (booklet). The fluid restriction program included (a) General small-group discussion sessions, (b) individualized consultations, and (c) follow-up sessions. In the group discussion sessions, children in both the study and control groups were divided into subgroups (6 participants per each). In the group discussion sessions, children in both the study and control groups were divided into subgroups. The sessions were conducted in the meeting room of the Hemodialysis unit lasts for 45 minutes. In the Individualized Consultations, children then were provided tailored, age-appropriate education. The researchers also arranged for regular follow-up for one months.
OTHER	Intervention Bundle (Fluid Restriction Program and Auricular Acupressure	the study group received the Fluid Restriction Program and Auricular Acupressure in four acupoints namely, Shenmen, Kidney Concha, Point Zero and Upper Tragus. The researcher's finger gently pressed on each determined acupoints in a circular movement with a clockwise direction for three minutes.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-04-23
• Primary completion: 2024-02-02
• Completion: 2024-02-03
• First posted: 2024-08-20
• Last updated: 2024-08-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt