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AI-Guided Relaxation for Hemodialysis Anxiety
Sponsor: Alexandria University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate whether a relaxation program guided by Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help reduce anxiety and improve coping mechanisms for patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis. Patients undergoing dialysis often face significant psychological stress and physical discomfort. This research uses a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a parallel-group, pretest-posttest controlled design to compare patient well-being before and after using the AI-guided intervention. Participants will engage with an AI system designed to provide personalized relaxation techniques during their dialysis sessions. The study uses a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative: Researchers will use standardized scales to measure changes in anxiety levels, depression, coping strategies, and perceived relaxation. Qualitative: Researchers will conduct interviews with participants to understand their personal experiences, how they engaged with the AI technology, and how it influenced their ability to manage the stress of their treatment.
Official title: Artificial Intelligence-Guided Relaxation Interventions for Reducing Anxiety and Enhancing Coping Strategies in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-03-29
Completion Date
2026-04-30
Last Updated
2026-04-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
AI-Guided Relaxation Platform
An AI-driven software system designed to provide real-time, adaptive relaxation prompts and personalized relaxation guidance to help hemodialysis patients manage anxiety and improve psychological coping mechanisms. Each session lasts approximately 20-30 minutes and is delivered two to three times per week over four to six weeks using a tablet or mobile device with headphones during routine dialysis sessions.
Standard Hemodialysis Nursing Care
Participants in the control group will receive the routine standard of care provided during maintenance hemodialysis sessions at the study site. This includes standard medical and nursing protocols, monitoring of vital signs, and routine patient education. No AI-guided relaxation interventions will be administered to this group. Data collection (anxiety, depression, and coping assessments) will be conducted at the same time intervals as the intervention group to provide a baseline for comparison.
Locations (2)
Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt