Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among Hemodialysis Patients at Sohag University Hospital

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Conditions studied: CKD on Hemodialysis Patients

In brief

The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression among hemodialysis patients attending Sohag University Hospital and to identify the sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with these psychological disorders. The study is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis at the Hemodialysis Unit, Sohag University Hospital.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07504302

Run by

Sohag University

People needed

160

Starts

2026-05-01

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-31

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and maintained on regular hemodialysis for at least 3 months.
• Patients aged more than 18 years old.
• Patients receiving hemodialysis three sessions per week, each lasting 3-4 hours.
• Patients who can communicate effectively and are able to complete the required questionnaires.
• Patients able to provide informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients suffering from major visual or hearing impairments.
• Patients with a known psychiatric disorder diagnosed prior to initiation of hemodialysis.
• Patients receiving psychiatric medications or active psychotherapy.
• Patients with severe cerebrovascular diseases.
• Patients with chronic liver diseases, lung diseases or malignancies that can add additional psychological burden.

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