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The Effect of Education Brain Tumors

Turkey (Türkiye)72 participantsStarted 2026-03-25

Plain-language summary

This study was designed to evaluate the impact of education programs for patients with primary brain tumors and their caregivers on quality of life and the burden of care experienced by caregivers.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria For Patients * Aged \>18 years * Undergoing primary brain tumor surgery for the first time * Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 * Able to assess and express symptoms * Literate in Turkish * No psychiatric history * Not using psychiatric medication * Willing to participate and provide consent For Caregivers * Aged \>18 years * Primary caregiver providing care for at least 3 months * Open to communication and cooperation * No psychiatric history * Not using psychiatric medication * Willing to participate and provide consent Exclusion Criteria * Not meeting the inclusion criteria * Intubated patients * Patients with metastatic brain tumors * Patients with pituitary tumors

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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's and caregiver quality of life

Timeframe: before surgery, on the day 1 of discharge and 1 month after discharge

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07617168

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-01-31

Contact for this trial

Merve Nur Demiryürek, MSc Student

+90 534 065 73 48 mervenurdemir16@gmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.