Virtual reality for kidney disease patients on dialysis
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (a special headset that shows you a different world) can help people with end-stage kidney disease feel better during their dialysis sessions. It may help reduce stress or discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You have end-stage kidney disease (your kidneys have stopped working).
- You are on hemodialysis (a machine that cleans your blood) 3 times a week.
- You have been on dialysis for at least 1 month.
- You are not feeling very sick right now.
- You do not have active nausea.
- You do not have epilepsy (a condition that causes seizures).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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