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The Effect of Dignity Therapy Applied to Cancer Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)48 participantsStarted 2023-01-12

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of dignity therapy on the quality of life and depression levels of cancer patients. Methods: The research was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study. Type of Research: Research, experimental, control group and pretest-posttest study will be carried out. Population of the Study: The population of the study was sent to Meram Medical Faculty Hospital Oncology Clinic consists of male and female inpatients. Sample of the Research: Those who agreed to participate in the research and met the inclusion criteria. Patients who meet will be included in the study. It was 48. It was planned to be. Randomization: In this study, parallel group block randomization method was applied to the intervention and control groups. will be allocated randomly. Block randomization was used because the sample size was small. Patients will be selected equally using permutation method, and randomization will be selected using blocking technique. will be done. During randomization, CONSORT 2017 will be used. For randomization; To control for performance bias, patients will be blinded to the study hypothesis and will not be informed which group they are in. There will be no blinding for the researcher. However, blind technique will be used in the research. This blind technique will be applied by the researcher with the patients blinded until the application begins.. Data Collection Techniques and Tools: "Personal Information Form", "Patient Dignity Inventory" and "Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale" were used in data collection (RSES)" will be used.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion Criteria for Participants in the Study: * Able to speak and understand Turkish, * Those over 18 years of age * No communication barriers * Cancer diagnosis is in the 4th stage and in the last stage * Patients with a predicted survival time of less than 6 months (physician opinion) will be included Exclusion Criteria: * Criteria for Exclusion of Participants in the Study: * Those diagnosed with dementia, delirium or other organic brain disorders; * Those with impaired consciousness; * Patients with mental problems that prevent them from receiving esteem therapy will be excluded

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Patient Dignity Inventory

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 0) and Day 10

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06105359

SponsorNecmettin Erbakan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-15

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