Chronic Pain in Patients in Hemodialysis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorCardenal Herrera University
About this trial
Pain is one of the most common symptoms among patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and often goes unrecognized or inadequately managed in hemodialysis patients. More than 50% of patients undergoing hemodialysis suffer from pain, with 75% of them being treated ineffectively due to healthcare professionals\' lack of awareness of this symptom. Therefore, pain management in this population is a complex and challenging task for healthcare providers. The most prevalent pain syndromes in hemodialysis patients include musculoskeletal disorders, metabolic neuropathies, in addition to typical intradialytic pain.
The aim of this study is to assess the presence and characteristics of chronic pain in patients with ESRD undergoing hemodialysis to determine whether it is relevant to include the management of chronic pain in the holistic treatment (physical activity, nutrition, and psychological support) already being implemented in various studies for these patients.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Have been on hemodialysis treatment for at least 3 months and are medically stable.
Able to walk a few steps, even if they require walking aids such as canes or walkers.
Disqualifiers
Myocardial infarction in the past 6 weeks.
Unstable angina during exercise or at rest.
Amputation of lower limbs above the knee without prosthetics.
Cerebrovascular disease such as stroke or transient ischemic attacks in the last 6 months or with significant sequelae affecting lower limb mobility.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
40 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupSponsors and collaborators
Cardenal Herrera University
Lead sponsor
Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov