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NCT Number: NCT07326306

Dialysis Patients' Perspectives: A Study of the Q Methodology

This study was conducted to systematically examine the subjective experiences and perspectives of dialysis patients regarding their treatment modalities.

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Key information

Conditions

Dialysis Patients

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Sbu. Van Training and Research Hospital

Van, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

In this study, Q methodology was used to systematically examine dialysis patients' subjective experiences and perspectives regarding treatment modalities. Q methodology is a research method that combines qualitative and quantitative paradigms, requiring participants to rank statements expressing their thoughts on a specific topic according to their own perspectives.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being between 18-65 years of age,
  • Being able to read and write,
  • Not having vision or hearing problems,
  • Voluntary participation in our study,
  • Being conscious,
  • Being a patient with end-stage renal failure,
  • Not having communication problems

Exclusion criteria

  • Wishing to withdraw from the research.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Perception of dialysis treatment

    Time frame: up to 6 months

    Hemodialysis patients were asked to rank 24 Q items, developed based on literature review and clinical experience, on a scale from -3 (strongly disagree) to +3 (strongly agree) according to a normal distribution model.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Yuzuncu Yil University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jan 8, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 30, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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