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Laser Acupuncture for Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllTaipei City Hospital
NCT07538310 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if laser acupuncture (low-level laser therapy) works to treat fatigue and improve quality of life in adults with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis. It will also learn about how laser acupuncture affects blood circulation and autonomic nervous system balance. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does laser acupuncture reduce the severity of fatigue and its interference with daily life? 2. Can laser acupuncture improve related symptoms such as insomnia, poor appetite, and skin itching? 3. How does laser acupuncture affect objective markers like microcirculation and heart rate variability? Researchers will compare laser acupuncture to a sham treatment (a look-alike procedure using a device that does not emit a laser) to see if laser acupuncture works to treat fatigue. Participants will: 1. Receive laser acupuncture

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) who require regular maintenance hemodialysis. * Must undergo hemodialysis treatment at least 3 times per week. * Aged 18 years or older. * Willing and able to provide informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of acute infectious symptoms. * Unstable vital signs. * Diagnosis of malignant tumors. * Pregnancy. * Presence of open wounds at the sites designated for laser intervention. * Patients with implanted cardiac pacemakers or other cardiac devices.
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What it tests

  • Low-Level Laser Acupuncture (LA)
  • Sham Laser Acupuncture
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Where

1 site
Taipei City Hospital, Renai Branch
Taipei, Taiwan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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