Talking it out: psychotherapy may ease depression in dialysis patients
NCT ID NCT06839287
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether interpersonal psychotherapy-based counseling could help people on hemodialysis adjust to their illness and reduce depression. 48 adults who had been on dialysis for at least 6 months were split into two groups: one received the counseling for 8 weeks, the other got routine care. Researchers measured changes in how well patients adapted to their chronic disease and their depression levels.
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Active substance
interpersonal psychotherapy-based counseling
What this could lead to
If effective, this counseling approach could become a standard way to help hemodialysis patients cope better and feel less depressed.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is talk therapy, not a drug, so benefits may vary.
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Başkent University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)