Deep Breathing Relaxation and Lemongrass Aromatherapy on Pain
Active, not recruitingNot applicableNCT07825974
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of deep breathing relaxation combined with lemongrass aromatherapy on pain during arteriovenous fistula needle insertion and anxiety in hemodialysis patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combined relaxation intervention or standard care. Pain intensity and anxiety levels will be assessed before and after needle insertion.
Study details
- Official title
- Effect of Deep Breathing Relaxation and Lemongrass Aromatherapy on Pain During Needle Insertion and Anxiety in Hemodialysis Patients
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Deep Breathing Relaxation
- Other: Lemongrass Aromatherapy
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
- Start date
- 2026-08-11
- Primary completion
- 2026-10-11
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 20 Years to 60 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Iraq
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * receiving hemodialysis three times per week for at least 3 months; stable arteriovenous fistula or graft access; baseline pain score ≥4 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) during previous cannulation; ability to understand and perform breathing exercises; and willingness to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * (1)known allergy to lemongrass or essential oils; (2) history of asthma or severe respiratory disease; (3) cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders; (4) use of analgesic or anxiolytic medications within 24 hours prior to intervention; (5) active infection or skin lesions at the access site; and (6) pregnancy or lactation
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07825974