Exercise and mindfulness during dialysis
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether combining exercise with mindfulness (a mental relaxation technique) during dialysis sessions can improve well-being. You watch videos that guide you through exercises and mindfulness while receiving treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must have been on hemodialysis for at least 3 months
- You must attend 3 dialysis sessions per week, each lasting about 4 hours
- You cannot have a leg amputation
- You cannot have serious or unstable health conditions like uncontrolled heart failure, diabetes, recent heart attack, severe lung disease, or active infection
- You must be able to understand the assessments and instructions
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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