The Effect of PEG Use Education on the Care Burden and Quality of Life of Patients' Relatives (NCT07078188) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of PEG Use Education on the Care Burden and Quality of Life of Patients' Relatives
Turkey (Türkiye)62 participantsStarted 2023-07-06
Plain-language summary
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?
* How does PEG training given before discharge affect the caregiver burden?
* How does PEG training given before discharge affect the caregiver's caregiver stress?
* How does PEG training given before discharge affect the quality of life of the caregivers?
The researchers will compare the PEG training given before discharge with a control group that did not receive training in this regard in order to evaluate the effects of PEG training given before discharge on the caregiver burden, caregiver stress and quality of life of the caregivers. The study will use a general information form, the Caregiver Burden Scale, the Caregiver Stress Index Form, the SF 36 Quality of Life Scale, and the Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Nutrition Information Scale for Caregivers.
Participants:
* Face-to-face interviews will be conducted with caregivers at 0, 1, and 3 months.
* The forms used in the study will be filled out at each interview.
* The intervention group will be trained only at the first interview.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 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
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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…
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
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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?
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
1
Caregiver burden level of caregivers
Timeframe: 0th month (1st day), 1st month and 3rd month
2
The quality of life level of the caregivers
Timeframe: 0th month (1st day), 1st month and 3rd month