depression low mood
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age > 18 years Hemodialysis for more than 1 year Stable dialysis routine Hemodynamic stability Cardiac stability 3 times a week on dialysis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Complex comorbidity Life expectancy less than 6 months Significant cognitive impairments Current depressive disorder or any other current psychiatric disorder according to DSM-IV criteria Patient atypical for the dialysis centre
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depressive symptoms as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), fatigue symptoms as measured by the Abbreviated Fatigue Questionnaire (AFQ), tryptophan levels. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Immune activity as measured by hCRP and IL-6. Sleep quality and person-specific illness parameter (self-report). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed