Virtual reality could bring comfort to dialysis patients
NCT ID NCT06356168
First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 06, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tests whether using social virtual reality (VR) during dialysis sessions can reduce loneliness and other symptoms in people with end-stage kidney disease. Sixty participants will use VR glasses for 30-45 minutes, three times a week, for four weeks. Researchers will compare social VR (connecting with others) to individual VR to see which works better.
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University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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