Dialysis patients find relief: talk therapy eases depression and helps adjustment
NCT ID NCT06839287
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tested whether a type of counseling called interpersonal psychotherapy could help people on hemodialysis adjust to their illness and feel less depressed. 48 adults on dialysis for at least 6 months took part. For 8 weeks, some received the counseling while others got usual care. The goal was to see if talking through relationship and emotional issues improves well-being.
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Başkent University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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