Trial reportHemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis2026
Comparison of the Effect of Valsalva Maneuver and Rhythmic Breathing on Pain Intensity During Vascular Needle Insertion in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
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introductionOver 20% of patients undergoing hemodialysis are unable to tolerate the discomfort associated with vascular needle insertion, and nearly half (47%) report a fear of these needles, often identifying this step as the most distressing aspect of their treatment. Currently, no universally accepted method exists to alleviate this pain effectively. The objective of the present investigation was to assess and contrast the analgesic efficacy of the Valsalva maneuver and rhythmic breathing techniques in hemodialysis patients undergoing vascular access cannulation.
methodsNinety participants undergoing hemodialysis at Semnan University's Kosar Hospital were randomly divided into three study arms (rhythmic breathing, Valsalva maneuver, control) in this clinical trial, using convenience sampling for enrollment. The rhythmic breathing intervention group performed controlled, rhythmic respiration cycles (lasting 1 min every 5 min) during the 20 min preceding vascular access needle insertion. Patients assigned to the Valsalva group executed the technique for 16-20 s just prior to vascular access needle placement. Participants in the control arm received routine clinical care and no supplementary interventions. Numerical pain rating scale measurements were obtained two minutes following needle insertion to quantify pain levels.
findingsSignificantly lower pain scores were observed in both Valsalva maneuver (3.06 ± 2.39) and rhythmic breathing (3.03 ± 2.48) groups relative to controls (6.20 ± 1.49; p < 0.001). Subsequent analysis showed that both the Valsalva maneuver and rhythmic breathing groups experienced a markedly higher reduction in pain levels compared to the control group (p < 0.001). However, the two interventions demonstrated comparable effectiveness, with no observable statistical difference between them (p = 0.99).
conclusionsThe findings suggest that the Valsalva maneuver is equally effective as rhythmic breathing in minimizing pain during arteriovenous fistula (AV fistula) cannulation, and both methods can be recommended as non-pharmacological pain relief strategies in hemodialysis patients.
trial registrationIranian Registry of Clinical Trials, Trial No: IRCT20120109008665N16. Registered 14 March 2024.
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