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NCT06356168 Virtual Reality in End Stage Kidney Disease

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NCT ID NCT06356168
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Pennsylvania
Condition End Stage Kidney Disease
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2026-03-30
Primary Completion 2026-05-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Social Virtual RealityIndividual Virtual Reality

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-30 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-31.

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Brief 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria * Diagnosis of end stage kidney disease with hemodialysis 3 times per week for at least 1 month Exclusion Criteria * Acutely ill * Active nausea * Epilepsy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Lea Ann Matura, PhD

✉ matura@nursing.upenn.edu

📞 2157468819

Principal Investigator

Lea Ann Matura, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06356168 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying End Stage Kidney Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06356168 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06356168 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at matura@nursing.upenn.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06356168 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Philadelphia, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06356168 clinical trial?

NCT06356168 is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania. The principal investigator is Lea Ann Matura, PhD at University of Pennsylvania. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.

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