Efficacy of of Acupuncture Laser Therapy on Hemodialysis Patients

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Acupuncture Laser Therapy: Participants will receive low-level laser therapy sessions during dialysis , applied three times per week for 4 weeks to selected treatment areas.

Study summary

This expected prospective randomized control trial study will involve 60 haemodialysis patients with neck pain. The patients in the experimental group (E) will subject, medical treatment besides acupuncture laser therapy. Medical treatment will be used in the control group (C). Pain and quality of life assessment will be used in the assessment of outcome.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• change in pain scales — baseline and after 2 weeks of treatment
  visual analogue scale
• change in Quality of life scale — baseline and after 2 weeks of treatment
  Chronic neck pain is a common issue among individuals undergoing hemodialysis, often resulting from factors such as poor posture during treatments, muscle tension, and underlying health conditions. Traditional pain management strategies may not always provide adequate relief and can have undesirable side effects, especially in patients with complex medical histories.
• change of perceived stress scale — Baseline and after 4 weeks of treatment
  Chronic neck pain is a common issue among individuals undergoing hemodialysis, often resulting from factors such as poor posture during treatments, muscle tension, and underlying health conditions. Traditional pain management strategies may not always provide adequate relief and can have undesirable side effects, especially in patients with complex medical histories.

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