The Efficacy of VR and AR on Pruritus

NCT ID: NCT04289038

Last Updated: 2022-03-15

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

47 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-04-01

Study Completion Date

2022-02-26

Brief Summary

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The research will be conducted randomly in order to determine the effect of VR and AR on pruritus symptom.

Detailed Description

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In this study, there will be three groups: intervention group 1 with autogenic relaxation (AR), intervention group 2 with virtual reality (VR) game application and control group with routine nursing care and kidney functions narration. The number of volunteers to be included in the study was determined by power analysis. Forty patients with itch symptoms will be included in each group. Preliminary application for all three groups will be performed in the patient group registered to the Dialysis Unit of the Nephrology Department of Hacettepe University and Baskent University Hospital. Socio-Demographic Form, 5-D Itch Scale, Dermatology Life Quality Index, State and Trait Anxiety Scale, Pruritus Behavior and SGO / OR Application Log.

Conditions

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Chronic Renal Insufficiency Pruritus Itch

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Autogenic Relaxation

Autogenic Relaxation: It is an exercise program consisting of standard sentences that describe the body's absolute comfort and calm features.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Autogenic Relaxation

Intervention Type OTHER

Autogenic relaxation

Virtual Reality

Virtual reality: Playing games via smart phone with virtual reality glasses and headset.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

virtual reality game application

Intervention Type OTHER

virtual reality game application,

Control Group

Routine nursing care and kidney function narration

Group Type OTHER

kidney function narration

Intervention Type OTHER

kidney function narration

Interventions

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Autogenic Relaxation

Autogenic relaxation

Intervention Type OTHER

virtual reality game application

virtual reality game application,

Intervention Type OTHER

kidney function narration

kidney function narration

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Receiving hemodialysis treatment for the last 6 months,
* Receiving four hour hemodialysis treatment three times a week,
* 18-65 years of age,
* experiencing pruritus for the last month.
* Not taking any pharmacological / non-pharmacological treatment for pruritus
* No cognitive and psychiatric diagnosis,
* Do not use hearing aids,
* Open to communication and cooperation,
* Using smart mobile phone,
* Without liver disease and dermatological diseases,
* Patients who agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

* Pregnant in the research process,
* Kidney transplantation,
* Experiencing discomfort due to virtual reality glasses,
* Patients who voluntarily leave the trial will be excluded from the follow-up.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Baskent University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Hacettepe University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Neşe Altinok Ersoy

MS, Research Assistant, Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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NEŞE ALTINOK ERSOY, PHDC

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Hacettepe University

Locations

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Neşe Altinok Ersoy

Ankara, Eyalet/Yerleşke, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Altinok Ersoy N, Akyar I, Yildirim T, Erdogmus S. Effects of a Virtual Reality Game or Autogenic Relaxation on Pruritus, Anxiety and Dermatologic Quality of Life in Haemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Nurs Pract. 2025 Oct;31(5):e70071. doi: 10.1111/ijn.70071.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 41069201 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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KA180157

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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