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Dialysis patients play story game to ease anxiety and boost diet know-how

NCT ID NCT07156942

Symptom relief Sponsor: Afra ÇALIK Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a story-based digital game played during hemodialysis sessions can help patients feel less anxious and learn more about their diet and treatment. 40 adults on regular dialysis played the game once a week for 4 weeks, each session lasting 10-15 minutes. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, diet knowledge, and how well patients followed their treatment plan.

What this could mean

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Active substance
story-based digital game
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help dialysis patients feel less anxious and stick to their diet and treatment plan.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The game is very short (10-15 minutes once a week) and may not produce lasting changes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged between 18 and 80 years * Receiving regular hemodialysis treatment for at least 6 months * Oriented to time, place, and person * Minimum primary school education * Able and willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study * Inability to provide informed consent due to cognitive or communication difficulties

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Adherence Anxiety Game-based learning Hemodialysis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Suleyman Demirel University

    Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye)

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