Virtual reality museum tours could ease dialysis symptoms

NCT ID NCT06382714

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether virtual museum visits using VR glasses during hemodialysis can reduce symptoms and anxiety. Sixty patients were randomly assigned to either a virtual museum tour or standard care. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach improves well-being during treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: virtual museum visit with virtual reality glasses
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to ease symptoms and anxiety during dialysis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to all dialysis patients, and the effect may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIALYSIS SYMPTOMS AND ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mukadder

Mollaoğlu, Sivas, 58140, Turkey (Türkiye)

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