Virtual Reality in End Stage Kidney Disease
Social Virtual Reality to Alleviate Loneliness and Symptoms for Individuals Receiving Hemodialysis
University of Pennsylvania
60 participants
Mar 30, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Diagnosis of end stage kidney disease with hemodialysis 3 times per week for at least 1 month
Exclusion Criteria3
- Acutely ill
- Active nausea
- Epilepsy
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Interventions
Participants interact using virtual reality during dialysis.
Participants use virtual reality alone during dialysis.
Locations(1)
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NCT06356168