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NCT04098627 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

The Effects of Laughter Therapy on Hemodialysis on Depression

A NA study, sponsored by Satellite Healthcare.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
152
Enrollment target

NCT04098627 is a NA study that has completed, run by Satellite Healthcare. The registered enrollment target is 152 participants.

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The verdict

NCT04098627, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Satellite Healthcare.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
152 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

End stage kidney disease is associated with increased depression. Laughter is associated with improvement in depression in chronic disease. The study objective was to measure the effect of intradialytic group laughter therapy on anxiety and depression. Pragmatic randomized controlled trial conducted in 10 hemodialysis centers in Northern California. The intervention group received a once weekly 30-minute long group laughter therapy session for 8 weeks. Primary outcome was depression score as measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Laughter Therapy

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 152 participants
Start Date 2018-04-01
Est. Completion 2019-03-28
Phase NA

Sponsor

Satellite Healthcare

18 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04098627

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04098627 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 152 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Satellite Healthcare, which has 18 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Laughter Therapy is the first listed.

NCT04098627 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04098627 about?

NCT04098627 is a clinical study titled "The Effects of Laughter Therapy on Hemodialysis on Depression". End stage kidney disease is associated with increased depression. Laughter is associated with improvement in depression in chronic disease. The study objective was to measure the effect of intradialytic group laughter therapy on anxiety and depression. Pragmatic randomized controlled trial conducted...

What is the current status of trial NCT04098627?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 152 participants. The study started on 2018-04-01. Estimated completion is 2019-03-28.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04098627?

The interventions under investigation include: Laughter Therapy (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04098627?

This trial is sponsored by Satellite Healthcare, which has 18 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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