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First received: January 24, 2023

Clinical Trial: Pain Perception by the Chronic Renal Patient at the Time of Vascular Access Cannulation.

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: Completed

Condition: Renal Dialysis

Study Type: Interventional


Official Title: Pain Perception by the Chronic Renal Patient at the Time of Vascular Access Cannulation - a Randomized Trial

Brief Summary: Pain in patients under hemodialysis affects chronic renal patients' quality of life. Distraction has been effective in controlling pain induced by the insertion of needles. Once applied adequately, distraction promotes endorphins' release, with efficacy in acute pain. This study aims to evaluate pain perception while puncturing the hemodialysis device using an anti-stress ball as a distraction strategy.

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