Recruiting NA Palliative Care

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Official title The Effect of PEG Use Education on the Care Burden and Quality of Life of Patients' Relatives

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07078188

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The study was planned to evaluate the effects of discharge training on PEG use given to palliative care patients' relatives on the caregiver burden and quality of life of the relatives. The main questions that the study aims to answer are as follows: How does PEG training given before discharge affect the knowledge level of caregivers on PEG use?

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 and older

You may be able to join if

  • The caregiver must be over 18 years old
  • The caregiver must be willing and able to participate in the study
  • The caregiver must be primarily responsible for the patient's care
  • The patient they are caring for must be receiving palliative care
  • The patient they are caring for must be receiving PEG feeding

You likely can't join if

  • The caregiver is under the age of 18
  • The caregiver is not willing and able to participate in the research
  • The caregiver has a physical disability or serious health problem that makes it difficult to provide care
  • The patient they are caring for is under the age of 18
  • The patient they are caring for has been diagnosed with cancer, endocrine system or GI disease
  • The caregiver has a mini mental test score of less than 25
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • The caregiver must be over 18 years old
  • The caregiver must be willing and able to participate in the study
  • The caregiver must be primarily responsible for the patient's care
  • The patient they are caring for must be receiving palliative care
  • The patient they are caring for must be receiving PEG feeding
  • The patient they are caring for must be over 18 years old
  • The patient they are caring for must have been diagnosed with stroke at least six months ago
  • The caregiver must have a mini mental test score of 25 points or more
  • The Beck depression scale score must be under 17 points
  • The caregiver must have a score of over 16 points on the Readiness to Provide Care Scale
What rules you out
  • The caregiver is under the age of 18
  • The caregiver is not willing and able to participate in the research
  • The caregiver has a physical disability or serious health problem that makes it difficult to provide care
  • The patient they are caring for is under the age of 18
  • The patient they are caring for has been diagnosed with cancer, endocrine system or GI disease
  • The caregiver has a mini mental test score of less than 25
  • The Beck depression scale score is 17 points or higher
  • The caregiver has scored 16 or lower on the Readiness to Provide Care Scale
  • The caregiver has communication problems
  • The caregiver has been diagnosed with depression or psychiatric disorder
  • The caregiver is receiving psychotherapy/psychological support
  • The caregiver is taking antidepressants and/or anxiolytics
  • The caregiver has sensory loss related to vision and hearing

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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