Mindfulness meditation to reduce stress in dialysis patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether guided mindfulness meditation—taught through a smartphone or tablet app—can help hemodialysis patients feel less stressed and sleep better. You would practice meditation exercises while receiving your regular dialysis treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have been receiving hemodialysis for at least 3 months
- You can hear, see, and communicate without major problems
- You own a smartphone or tablet and can use it
- You do not have a diagnosis of dementia, depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric condition
- You are not currently taking sleep medications or antipsychotic medications
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 study tests a nurse-led program to help people on hemodialysis manage stress and improve their well-being. It may help you feel more in control of your treatment and daily life.
This study tests whether guided muscle relaxation exercises can reduce depression and tiredness in people undergoing hemodialysis (a blood-filtering treatment). You would learn and practice simple exercises to relax your muscles, which may help improve your mood and energy.
This study compares two simple techniques—autogenic relaxation (a form of deep relaxation) and listening to Quran recitation (Murottal)—to see if they help people on dialysis feel calmer and more comfortable. You might benefit if you are on regular dialysis and are looking for a non-drug way to reduce stress.
This study tests whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction program helps nursing students manage high stress levels. Mindfulness teaches you to focus on the present moment to reduce worry and anxiety.
This study tests whether mindfulness exercises can improve emotional regulation and quality of life for people on hemodialysis. It may help you feel better emotionally while undergoing treatment.
This study tests whether a mindfulness program (guided meditation and breathing exercises delivered on a smartphone) can help people manage chronic kidney disease and improve their quality of life. You'll use a study-provided app to practice mindfulness several times a week for 8 weeks.
Hear when a new Hemodialysis trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.