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First received: June 17, 2026

Clinical Trial: Thermotherapy for Reducing Pain During Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Dialysis
Pain

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Optimal Time of Thermotherapy for Reducing Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation Related Pain: A Three-Arm, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Trial

Brief Summary: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) cannulation is a routine procedure for people receiving haemodialysis and is frequently associated with pain. Thermotherapy has been reported as an effective non-pharmacological intervention for reducing AVF cannulation-related pain; however, the optimal application duration remains unclear.

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