U.S., Sept. 24 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07837206) titled 'Impact of Mindfulness on Pain In SA' on Sept. 17.
Brief Summary: Background: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis often experience chronic pain, maladaptive pain cognitions, and diminished quality of life, yet evidence on mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in Middle Eastern dialysis populations remains limited. Objective: This trial evaluated the effectiveness of a five-week mindfulness meditation program on pain severity, pain catastrophizing, quality of life, and trait mindfulness in hemodialysis patients.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial with a pre-post design was conducted with 38 adul...