Auricular Acupressure and Fluid Restriction Program on Salivary Flow and Fluid Adherence in Children on Hemodialysis

Alexandria University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Hemodialysis Complication

Treatments: Behavioral: Fluid Restriction Program; Other: Intervention Bundle (Fluid Restriction Program and Auricular Acupressure

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06562959

AU-20-4-226-IRB00013620

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate the effects of auricular acupressure on salivary flow rate and fluid restriction adherence among children undergoing Hemodialysis .

Hypothesis Children undergoing Hemodialysis who receive both auricular acupressure and fluid restriction program exhibit better salivary flow rate and fluid control adherence than those who receive fluid restriction program only.

Full description

A non-randomized control trial was conducted at the Hemodialysis Unit in the Alexandria University Children's Hospital. A convenient sample of 60 children undergoing Hemodialysis was randomly assigned to two parallel groups. Both groups received the fluid restriction program in three types of sessions: general small-group discussion, individualized consultations, and follow-up. The study group also received auricular acupressure on four acupoints: Shenmen, Kidney Concha, Point Zero, and Upper Tragus.

Enrollment: 30 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 6 to 18 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age ranged from 6 to 18 years
• Receiving hemodialysis for at least one month

Exclusion criteria

• Diabetes Mellitus
• Heart Diseases
• Autoimmune Disorders Such as Sjogren's Syndrome

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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30 participants in 2 patient groups

Control Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

The fluid restriction program included (a) General small-group discussion sessions, (b) individualized consultations, and (c) follow-up sessions.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Fluid Restriction Program

Study Group

Experimental group

Description:

The intervention bundle, the fluid restriction program, and auricular acupressure were received at four appointments: Shenmen, Kidney Concha, Point Zero, and Upper Tragus.

Treatment:

Other: Intervention Bundle (Fluid Restriction Program and Auricular Acupressure