CompletedNot Applicable

To Investigate the Effect of Far-infrared Radiation on Lower Extremity Acupoints on the Blood Circulation of Lower Extremities in Patients With Hemodialysis

Taiwan32 participantsStarted 2023-02-20

Plain-language summary

This study intends to irradiate the acupoints of both lower extremities of hemodialysis patients with far-infrared therapeutic apparatus to explore its effect on foot blood circulation, peripheral artery occlusion disease (PAOD) symptoms and ankle-brachial index (Ankle-Brachial Index, ABI) value.

Who can participate

Age range25 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Exclusion criteria

✕. There are contraindications for ABI examination (such as breast cancer lymph node dissection in the past), bilateral upper limb arteriovenous access, etc.), and a double- lumen dialysis venous catheter is placed in the groin
✕. Bedridden or unable to walk
✕. History of distal amputation, DVT, CABG s/p due to trauma, ischemia or infection
✕. Consciously unclear and unable to cooperate
✕. Patients with wounds from calf to instep

What they're measuring

Comparison of the "Edinburgh Claudication Questionnaire" and "ABI" after receiving far-infrared lower extremity acupoint irradiation therapy (investigators ) and general clinical care (participants) change assessed

Timeframe: intervention 1,2,3 and 6 month change is being assessed

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05822960

SponsorNational Taiwan University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-10

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