PMR Versus MLD on RLS and Sleep Quality in Hemodialysis Patients (NCT06481800) | Clinical Trial Compass
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PMR Versus MLD on RLS and Sleep Quality in Hemodialysis Patients
Egypt120 participantsStarted 2024-04-15
Plain-language summary
Progressive muscle relaxation versus manual lymphatic drainage on restless leg syndrome and sleep quality in hemodialysis patients
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and female adults ranging from 35- 65 years old.
* Able to communicate verbally and agree to participate in the study.
* On maintenance arteriovenous fistula (AVF) hemodialysis 3 times weekly.
* None of the research participants had a lower extremity dialysis graft, and they were all taking medication to maintain their health.
* Prior to the study procedure, all patients underwent a nephrologist assessment
* All patients had good compliance with their dialysis treatment (not missing more than 2 dialysis sessions in the prior 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Peripheral neuropathy or vascular diseases of the lower limbs.
* Skin diseases including acute psoriasis or eczema.
* Recent fractures or lower limbs surgeries.
* Feet injuries including severe muscle weakness, bruises, ulcers, Open wounds or recent burns
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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International restless legs syndrome rating scale (IRLS)