Effect of Turmeric on Pruritus in Hemodialysis Patients

The purpose of this study is to see whether turmeric can be effective in treatment of pruritus in hemodialysis patients.

pruritus is a common in hemodialysis patients and many treatment recommended for it . as turmeric has anti-inflammatory , anti-cytokine and anti-oxidant effect it may effective in treatment of uremic pruritus. thus we compared turmeric with placebo in this study

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hemodialysis for more than 3 months
• More than 18 years old
• Pruritus

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use other treatment for pruritus