Virtual reality games could make dialysis less miserable

NCT ID NCT04823286

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Cardenal Herrera University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a virtual reality platform designed for people on hemodialysis. The platform includes games to encourage exercise, plus nutritional advice and psychological support. Researchers hope it will improve patients' walking ability, quality of life, and overall well-being. The study involves 70 stable dialysis patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: virtual reality health platform
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a new way to improve physical fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being for people on dialysis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The virtual reality approach may not be practical or effective for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome dialysis disequilibrium syndrome end stage renal failure Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASES END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE HEMODIALYSIS-INDUCED SYMPTOM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, 57001, Greece
Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa

Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
Hospital de Manises

Manises, Valencia, 46940, Spain
KU Leuven

Leuven, 3000, Belgium
Karolinska Institute

Stockholm, 14186, Sweden
Skane Univeristy Hospital

Lund, Sweden
Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia

Valencia, Valencia, 46022, Spain
Universitat de Valencia

Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain

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