VR mindfulness for kidney disease caregiver stress
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial uses virtual reality (VR) to guide caregivers of people with advanced kidney disease through mindfulness exercises. It aims to reduce stress and improve well-being.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 21 years or older
- You are the main caregiver for someone with end-stage kidney disease (kidney function below 30%)
- You can speak and understand English well
- You do not have vision or hearing problems that would prevent VR use
- You do not have a history of motion sickness, seizures, stroke, or head injury
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests whether a mindfulness-based program can help people living with moderate-to-advanced kidney disease. It may improve how you feel day-to-day and how you manage symptoms, while researchers track kidney-related health and safety.
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.
This study tests if a virtual reality mindfulness program can help reduce stress for people who care for a family member with dementia at home. You would use a VR headset with a phone app to practice mindfulness in your own home.
This trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program with calming mindfulness activities can help hospitalized patients feel less stressed and more at ease. It is designed for adults who are stable enough to be in a hospital and can use simple VR equipment.
This trial tests whether watching a mindfulness meditation in a virtual reality headset can help reduce stress. It is for adults who can see and hear properly to use the VR equipment.
This trial tests if exercising with a virtual reality headset during dialysis can help balance key minerals in your blood. You will use the VR headset to do light exercises while sitting, and researchers will check your electrolyte levels.
Hear when a new Kidney Failure, Chronic trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.