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Phase II Trial Opens: AI-Guided Relaxation Platform vs Standard Care in Haemodialysis Anxiety — What Nephrologists Need to Know

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17 Apr 2026

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New trial investigates AI-guided relaxation platform for reducing anxiety in haemodialysis patients. Egyptian study targets 60 ESRD patients with mild-to-moderate anxiety during dialysis sessions.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

References

  1. 1.Alexandria University. (2024). Artificial Intelligence-Guided Relaxation Interventions for Reducing Anxiety and Enhancing Coping Strategies in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis. ClinicalTrials.gov. NCT07522944. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07522944
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