Can a 13-Week therapy program ease anxiety for dialysis patients?
NCT ID NCT07628309
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot study tests a 13-week Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills training program for Canadians who have recently started or will soon start facility-based hemodialysis. The goal is to see if the program is feasible and helpful for improving mental health and reducing anxiety. About 35 participants will attend weekly group sessions, either in person or virtually.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a practical way to support mental health and reduce anxiety for people undergoing hemodialysis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 35 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is testing feasibility, not yet proven to improve mental health.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Seven Oaks General Hospital
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2V 3M3, Canada
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