The Application of Art Therapy to Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Treatment (NCT07005960) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Application of Art Therapy to Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Treatment
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2025-06-16
Plain-language summary
Purpose of the Study: This study aims to investigate the effect of art therapy on anxiety and psychological resilience levels in Chronic kidney disease(CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis patients.
Hemodialysis patients undergo long-term treatment, often experiencing psychological issues such as anxiety and depression, which significantly reduce their quality of life. Among non-pharmacological approaches to alleviate these symptoms, art therapy has gained increasing attention. Art therapy helps patients shift their focus away from their illness, fosters self-confidence, reduces anxiety, and promotes relaxation .
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Undergoing hemodialysis for at least 6 months,
Willing to participate in the study,
Aged between 18 and 65 years,
No communication disorders,
No infectious diseases.
Exclusion Criteria:
Sensory impairments (vision or hearing loss),
Not willing to participate in the study,
Having an infectious disease.
Independent and Dependent Variables:
Independent Variable: Art therapy. Dependent Variables: Scores from the Brief Resilience Scale and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI 1-STAI 2).
Control Variables: Participants' sociodemographic characteristics.
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3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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