Mindfulness Meditation for Hemodialysis Patients
Official title: The Effect of Mindfulness Meditation on Sleep, Stress, and Symptoms in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Cyprus Aydin University · NCT07620990 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A small trial tests whether a 4-week mindfulness meditation program in addition to usual care can improve sleep quality and reduce stress and symptoms in adults on hemodialysis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cyprus Aydin University Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Famagusta and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 2026 |
| Study ends | August 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07620990 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–75 on hemodialysis for at least 3 months, with adequate cognitive function (dementia score ≥21), capable of using a smartphone or tablet, and not on sleep medications or antipsychotics.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not respond to mindfulness approaches or who do not engage with the program may see little to no benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial examines the effects of a structured 4-week mindfulness meditation program added to standard care for adults undergoing hemodialysis. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the mindfulness program or routine care, with outcomes assessed before and after the intervention using validated scales. The study is conducted in hemodialysis units in Northern Cyprus, across multiple hospitals, and focuses on sleep quality, perceived stress, and symptom burden. Data collection relies on standardized, validated measurement tools to quantify changes attributable to the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, mindfulness meditation could offer a non-pharmacologic way to improve sleep and reduce stress and symptoms in hemodialysis patients.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies in other populations suggest mindfulness-based interventions can improve sleep and stress, but results vary and this trial tests its feasibility specifically in hemodialysis patients.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 18 and 75 years * Patients receiving hemodialysis treatment for at least 3 months * Patients with cognitive functions suitable for the intervention (dementia score ≥21) * Patient without hearing, vision or communication problems * Patients without a psychiatric diagnosis * Patients able to use a smartphone or tablet * Patients not participating in another study * Patients not using sleep medication or antipsychotic drugs Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years or older than 75 years * Patients receiving hemodialysis treatment for less than 3 months * Patients with cognitive impairment unsuitable for the intervention (dementia score ≤21) * Patient with hearing, vision or communication disabilities * Patients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders * Patients unable to use a smartphone or tablet * Patients participating in another study * Patients using sleep medication or antipsychotic drugs
Where it's running
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Famagusta State Hospital
Famagusta, Cyprus Recruiting -
Dr. Akçiçek State Hospital
Kyrenia, Cyprus Recruiting -
Cengiz Topel State Hospital
Lefka, Cyprus Recruiting -
Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital
Nicosia, Cyprus Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sevda Sahin, RN, PhD Candidate — Cyprus Aydin University
- Study coordinator: Sevda Sahin, RN, PhD Candidate
- Email: sevda0584@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905488488005
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.