CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Web-Based Adaptation and Insomnia Severity in Individuals Using Noninvasive Ventilators at Home

Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2024-01-01

Plain-language summary

Home use of the NIV device, which is used to manage respiratory failure, one of the most disturbing symptoms due to COPD, will continue to increase. There is a need for studies evaluating the effectiveness of the use of WEB-based training programs in making patients and their families independent in the use of this device. This study will produce evidence for this effect and contribute to the awareness of healthcare professionals working in this field. The WEB-based training module to be developed aims to increase compliance with NIV in patients using NIV at home for a long time and to manage symptoms such as insomnia that may develop due to NIV.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who have used NIV at home for at least 4 months or more, * Individuals between the ages of 50-75, * No communication barrier, * Whether the caregiver or the individual himself is using a smart phone, * Having internet access, * Ability to read and understand Turkish. Exclusion Criteria: * Myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident, schizophrenia, etc. in the last 3 months. Individuals who cannot provide their own self-care due to illness, * Being diagnosed with cancer, * Being hospitalized with acute exacerbation,

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Patient Identifiable Characteristics Form

Timeframe: 1 minute

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06343324

SponsorKTO Karatay University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-01

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