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The effect of emotional catharsis by writing on depression in Hemodialysis patients

The effect of emotional catharsis by writing on depression in Hemodialysis patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2017102735289N3
Enrollment
140
Registered
2017-11-17
Start date
2016-01-30
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

depressive. Depressive episode

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Emotional evacuation was performed through writing. After explaining the intervention instructions, the group was asked to write about the deepest and most unpleasa
Rehabilitation
Intervention group: Emotional evacuation was performed through writing. After explaining the intervention instructions, the group was asked to write about the deepest and most unpleasant emotions and
Control group: no action

Sponsors

Kerman University of Medical Sciences,Deputy of research and technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Conditions of Entry Study History of hemodialysis treatment for at least 6 months Ability to read and write Physical and mental ability to write The desire to participate in the study Conditions of Exit Study Failure to complete the questionnaire or defect in completing it for any reason Do not write more than one meeting The patient undergoes kidney transplant during the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Depressive. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 2 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Depression, anxiety and stress questionnaire DASS-21.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSakine Miri Boraee

Kerman University of Medical Science

s_miri@kmu.ac.ir/miri.education@gmail.com+98 34 3132 5119

Outcome results

None listed

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