Virtual Reality Therapy for End Stage Kidney Disease

Virtual Reality in End Stage Kidney Disease

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
End Stage Kidney Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with end stage kidney disease who are undergoing hemodialysis. Participants will use virtual reality glasses during their dialysis sessions for 4 weeks to see if it affects their symptoms.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with end stage kidney disease
  • I am on hemodialysis 3 times a week for at least 1 month

You may not be able to join if

  • I am acutely ill
  • I have active nausea
  • I have epilepsy

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The goal of this clinical trial to compare the social virtual reality and individual virtual reality in patients with end stage kidney disease who are hemodialysis. The main aim is to determine if there are differences in symptoms between the groups. Participants will use virtual reality glasses for 30-45 minutes during dialysis sessions for 4 weeks.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Diagnosis of end stage kidney disease with hemodialysis 3 times per week for at least 1 month Exclusion Criteria * Acutely ill * Active nausea * Epilepsy
Contacts

Lea Ann Matura, PhD

2157468819

matura@nursing.upenn.edu

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