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Simple muscle relaxation may ease depression and fatigue in dialysis patients

NCT ID NCT07512895

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether progressive muscle relaxation exercises can reduce depression and fatigue in people receiving hemodialysis. Sixty patients will practice these relaxation techniques, and researchers will measure changes in their mood and energy levels. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug method can improve emotional well-being as part of routine care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
progressive muscle relaxation exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease depression and fatigue for people on hemodialysis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may not provide significant relief for all patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

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

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

May 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Scoring 4 or above on the First-Level Beck Depression Inventory Patients who regularly receive hemodialysis treatment Individuals who are cognitively capable of understanding the exercise instructions Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Individuals diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder (e.g., major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc.) Individuals who are physically unable to perform relaxation exercises due to musculoskeletal disorders Individuals who have previously participated regularly in relaxation therapy, yoga, meditation, or similar practices Individuals who cannot follow instructions due to hearing, visual, or cognitive impairments Individuals who are simultaneously participating in another psychosocial or physical intervention program \-

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression dialysis disequilibrium syndrome end stage renal failure Fatigue

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hemodialysis Hemodialysis complication

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arzu Kavala

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Istanbul Aydın Universty

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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