Relaxation With Virtual Reality on Fatigue and Comfort in Hemodialysis Patients (NCT05814679) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Relaxation With Virtual Reality on Fatigue and Comfort in Hemodialysis Patients
Turkey (Türkiye)12 participantsStarted 2023-05-31
Plain-language summary
Based on the task of providing the comfort of the patient, which is an indispensable part of the nursing profession, which many nurse theorists emphasize, there has been no study in the literature on the determination of the effect of virtual relaxation, which can be effective on the fatigue and comfort levels of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the effect of virtual reality and relaxation on fatigue and comfort in hemodialysis patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Receiving hemodialysis treatment for the last 6 months
* Receiving four-hour hemodialysis treatment three times a week
* 18 years or older
* Deaf and visually impaired
* Without cognitive and psychiatric diagnosis
* Open to communication and cooperation
* Patients who agreed to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Kidney transplant
* Discomfort due to virtual reality glasses
* Suspected/diagnosed COVID-19
* Patients who want to leave the study voluntarily
* Death
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Fatigue Severity Scale
Timeframe: Assessing change of fatigue severity scale scores baseline, after each application for three weeks. Between third and fifth weeks any intervention will not be implemented and fatigue severity scale score will measure fifth week.
2
Hemodialysis Comfort Scale
Timeframe: Assessing change of fatigue comfort scale scores baseline, after each application for three weeks. Between third and fifth weeks any intervention will not be implemented and comfort scale score will measure fifth week.