An interventional study of Benson's relaxation technique and Control group in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease, Intradialytic Benson's Relaxation Technique and Dialysis Adequacy, sponsored by Cairo University. Recruiting at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 40 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-13.
Sponsored by Cairo University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
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Among 16 studies in Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders by Cairo University — 8 open to participants now, 8 under way, none of them phase 3. Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders · Cairo University.
Among the 16 studies in Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders by Cairo University, this one is the 6th largest by planned enrollment of the 13 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 4 that started in 2026, is one of 13 with no phase, and was the 16th registered.
2,728 studies on the registry are indexed under Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders; 728 are open to participants now.
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Cairo University · Sites in Egypt
Ages 18–25 · Women only
Cairo University
Ages 18–60
Cairo University · Sites in Egypt
Ages 18–25
Cairo University · Sites in Egypt
Ages 40–60
Cairo University · Sites in Egypt
Ages 50–70
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Of the 388 Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders studies recruiting now, 152 (39%) set no upper age limit and 206 (53%) stop at 75 or younger; 59 take children under 18; 108 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 40 Years to 60 Years · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.
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First in 2018; this study’s year is marked. 4 started in 2026.
This study's planned enrollment of 60 is below the median of 68 across 2,353 interventional studies indexed under Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders.
Median enrollment 60 across the 13 interventional studies, 138 across the 3 observational. Of the 7 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.
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Cairo University is the lead sponsor of 4,951 studies on the registry; 1,463 are open to participants now.
Of its 37 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 5 (14%) have results posted.
2 of the studies in Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders by Cairo University that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07909980Cairo UniversityImpact Of Aerobic Exercise on Sleep Quality and Postural Control Interplay Among University Students | 2026-12-30 |
| NCT07935980Cairo UniversityIntradialytic Benson's Relaxation Technique in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease | 2027-07 |
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The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of benson's relaxation technique on dialysis adequacy and sleep quality among CKD patients.
The intervention will include intradialytic benson's relaxation sessions, and outcomes such dialysis adequacy and sleep quality will be evaluated after 12 weeks of benson's relaxation technique in patients with CKD.
A major public health concern, chronic kidney disease is characterized by abnormalities of kidney structure or function that have been present for more than three months and have particular health consequences . Uremia is a clinical condition associated with declining renal function and is characterized by fluid overload, electrolyte imbalances, metabolic abnormalities, and physiological changes. Urea exhibits direct and indirect toxicity to various tissues leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, anorexia, muscle cramps, pruritus, and altered mentation.Previous studies reported that poor sleep is one of the most prevalent symptoms experienced by CRD patients most patients because of increase toxins concentrations of plasma (creatinine and urea), anemia, nocturnal hypoxia, and co-morbidities. Benson's relaxation technique is an effective intervention which has been introduced as useful non-pharmacological method which decreases stress over its effect on mental, physical conditions, depression, anxiety, self-steam, enhance sleep and improves the quality of life of hemodialysis patients.
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Exclusion Criteria:
1- Patients with resting systolic blood pressure more than 200 mm Hg \& or diastolic blood pressure greater than 120 mm Hg.
2- Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, hepatic disorders (hepatic cancer, hepatitis) and infectious illness ( / AIDS).
3- Patients with mental health problems and cognitive impairment owing to the inability to educate them how to perform relaxation techniques.
4- Any patient who missed more than two weeks of the program or want to terminate the program.
5- Severe Obesity (> 35). 6- Patients had a previous history of psychiatric disorders. 7- Uncontrolled pulmonary disease (e.g. exaggerated acute asthma, exaggerated acute chronic obstructive lung disease).
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Weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Example: 70 kg and 1.75 m gives 70 ÷ (1.75 × 1.75) ≈ 22.9.
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Thirty patients of both gender will receive Benson's relaxation technique 3 times / week for 12 weeks with duration 10-20 minutes at the end of second hour of dialysis session and aerobic exercise in addition to their medical treatment.
Behavioral: Benson's relaxation technique
Thirty patients of both gender will receive the same aerobic exercise in addition to their medical treatment. Aerobic exercise: by using mini pedal bike for 12 weeks , 30 minutes in the first 2 hours of dialysis session
Other: Control group
Research has shown that the Benson Relaxation Technique (BRT) is an effective strategy for decreasing sleep disruptions in older persons and hemodialysis patients with hypertension focuses on deep rhythmic breathing and mental focusing rather than physical muscle tensing. Steps : 1\. Find a quiet environment: Sit or lie down in a comfortable, quiet space where you will not be disturbed. 2. Close your eyes: Gently close your eyes to block out visual distractions.3. Relax your muscles: Release all tension from your body, moving progressively from your feet up to your face (or top of your head).4. Breathe through your nose: Become aware of your natural breathing. As you exhale, silently repeat a chosen focus word or phrase-such as "one", "calm", or "peace"-to yourself (e.g., inhale... exhale, "one").5. Maintain a passive attitude: When distracting thoughts drift into your mind, do not fight them or judge yourself.6.Practice for 10 to 20 minutes7.Transition slowly
Aerobic ex by using mini pedal exerciser without involving benson's relaxation technique. for 12 weeks , 30 minutes in the first 2 hours of dialysis session
Dialysis adequacy
Dialysis adequacy will be assessed using URR (Urea Reduction Ratio) and KT/V measured pre- and post-intervention to determine the effectiveness of the treatment in improving hemodialysis efficiency.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change in Sleep Quality Measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
Sleep Quality will be assessed by PSQI pre and post intervention to determine the effectiveness of (sleep latency, sleep duration, sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleep medication, and daytime dysfunction)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change in Anxiety Score Measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
Anxiety symptoms will be assessed using the anxiety subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-A). Changes in anxiety scores will be compared between baseline and follow-up.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change in Depression Score Measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
Depressive symptoms will be assessed using the depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-D). Changes in depression scores will be compared between baseline and follow-up.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change in Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure will be measured using a digital sphygmomanometer to assess changes in blood pressure following the intervention.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change in Functional Performance Measured by the 2-Minute Walk Test (2MWT)
Functional performance will be assessed using the 2-Minute Walk Test (2MWT), measured by the distance walked in meters during two minutes.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change in Kidney Disease Quality of Life (KDQOL-36) Scores
Health-related quality of life will be assessed using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life 36-item Short Form survey (KDQOL-36), including its kidney disease-specific and generic health-related quality-of-life domains.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Plan to share: Yes
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Start is estimated for Dec 2026; primary completion for Jul 2027, 7 months later.
Of 1,211 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, half reached primary completion within 15 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 35. This study's planned 7 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 1,289 studies reached it within 15 months; a quarter within 6 and three quarters within 34.
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