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Virtual Reality in End Stage Kidney Disease
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial to compare the social virtual reality and individual virtual reality in patients with end stage kidney disease who are hemodialysis. The main aim is to determine if there are differences in symptoms between the groups. Participants will use virtual reality glasses for 30-45 minutes during dialysis sessions for 4 weeks.
Official title: Social Virtual Reality to Alleviate Loneliness and Symptoms for Individuals Receiving Hemodialysis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-03-30
Completion Date
2026-07-31
Last Updated
2026-04-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Social Virtual Reality
Participants interact using virtual reality during dialysis.
Individual Virtual Reality
Participants use virtual reality alone during dialysis.
Locations (1)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States