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The effect of narrative writing In hemodialysis treatment

The effectiveness of narrative writing on depression, Anxiety, stress, life expectancy and quality of life for hemodialysis patients compared with control group

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2015120925442N1
Enrollment
28
Registered
2016-01-16
Start date
2016-01-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Condition 1: Kidney Chronic Disease. Condition 2: Kidney Chronic Disease. Disorders resulting from impaired renal tubular function Unspecified contracted kidney

Interventions

Intervention 1: Type of intervention: narrative writing intervention program for 2 months, in eight weeks, each one meeting(The intervention group will be asked to write their feelings and experiences
Behavior
Type of intervention: narrative writing intervention program for 2 months, in eight weeks, each one meeting(The intervention group will be asked to write their feelings and experiences during dialysis
The control groupe don't get any treatment

Sponsors

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciense
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria:Earn equivalent score Low to moderate stress in questionnaire of depression and anxiety and stress(DASS-42);Having hemodialysis Disease for at least 6 months;Having The age range of 20 to 55 years;Having at least a high school Education guide;Full satisfaction to participate in the research and signing Informed consent form and written Exclusion criteria:Acquisition weak stress or severe scores in the questionnaire of depression and anxiety and stress(DASS-42); Having physical problems that interfere in psychotherapy;Get psychiatric treatment or other psychotherapy at the same time;Having Signs of drug dependency in the past or present;Having Suicidal thoughts.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Narrative writing. Timepoint: : Before the intervention, the last meeting of the intervention and one month after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Narrative writing training.;Anxiety. Timepoint: : Before the intervention, the last meeting of the intervention and one month after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: DASS-42 Questionnaire.;Stress. Timepoint: : Before the intervention, the last meeting of the intervention and one month after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: DASS-42 Questionnaire.;Depression. Timepoint: : Before the intervention, the last meeting of the intervention and one month after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: DASS-42 Questionnaire.;Quality of life. Timepoint: : Before the intervention, the last meeting of the intervention and one month after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Quality of life Questionnaire.;Life expectancy. Timepoint: : Before the intervention, the last meeting of the intervention and one month after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Life expectancy Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAhmadzadeh, Akram

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciense

ahmadzadeh.a68@gmail.com+98 83 1427 4618

Outcome results

None listed

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