The effect of peer support groups on self-transcendence and physical and mental health status in patients on hemodialysis groups

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2014082018882N1

Enrollment

Registered

2015-02-12

Start date

2013-12-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

End stage renal failure. Chronic kidney disease

Interventions

Intervention 1: The peer support group was formed, 2 hour sessions, for 8 weeks. The session subject was about hemodialysis patients' problems. Intervention 2: The control group just received ward rou

Behavior

The peer support group was formed, 2 hour sessions, for 8 weeks. The session subject was about hemodialysis patients' problems

The control group just received ward routine cares.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria:Age over 18 years; At least 6 months of dialysis; Patients with active files in Sabzevar Hemodialysis Center. Exclusion criteria: Absence of more than two sessions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Physical health status. Timepoint: Before, after intervention. Method of measurement: Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form.;The psychological health. Timepoint: Before, after intervention. Method of measurement: Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form.;Self-Transcendence. Timepoint: Before, after intervention. Method of measurement: Self-Transcendence Scale.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAkram Malek Khahi

Sabzevar University of Medical Scinces

malek049@yahoo.com+98 51 4465 1300

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026