Meditation for Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Dialysis Patients
Depression, Anxiety
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depression focused on measuring Meditation, Dialysis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients currently receiving maintenance hemodialysis
- Patients with depression and/or anxiety as indicated by scores of ≥10 on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and/or General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD- 7)
- Normal cognition or Mild Cognitive Impairment ("Normal" Result on the 3-minute Mini-Cog Test)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Mild, Moderate, or Severe Dementia ("Abnormal" Result on the 3-minute Mini-Cog Test)
- Acute psychotic symptoms
- Acute Suicidal ideation/intent
Sites / Locations
- Jewish General Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Meditation Intervention Arm
Control Group (No Meditation Exposure)
10-15 minute meditation practices (brief silent meditations, guided meditations, body scans, gentle arm movement exercises). Before each session, the interventionist will perform a brief check in, and may discuss the patient's experience with them for 1-2 minutes after the intervention. Patients will be encouraged to practice the techniques at home between sessions. Patients will also be offered literature on mental health promotion.
Patients randomized to the control group will be offered literature on mental health promotion and Treatment as Usual in the dialysis setting.