Breathing exercise for fatigue and sleep in dialysis patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a simple breathing technique (4-7-8 breathing) to see if it helps reduce tiredness and improve sleep in people getting hemodialysis (dialysis for kidney failure). If you feel fatigued or sleep poorly, this may offer a drug-free way to feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have been on hemodialysis for at least 3 months.
- You do not have lung cancer or other serious lung diseases.
- You do not have a condition that affects consciousness or focus, like dementia from dialysis.
- You can speak and read Turkish.
- You do not have sleep apnea, a serious hearing problem, or a known mental illness.
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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