Mindfulness and compassion practice for dialysis patients
Part of Kidney & urinary, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether learning mindfulness and compassionate living skills can help people feel better while on hemodialysis (a treatment that filters your blood when your kidneys don't work). You will practice these skills and see how they affect your mood and well-being.
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Who can take part
- You have chronic kidney failure (long-term kidney disease)
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are willing to take part in the study and learn new skills
- You are open to talking and working with the research team
- You are NOT currently hospitalized or having sudden (acute) kidney failure
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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