Coping Psychoeducation for Family Caregivers of Palliative Care Patients (NCT07749339) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Coping Psychoeducation for Family Caregivers of Palliative Care Patients
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2025-11-23
Plain-language summary
This quasi-experimental study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a six-week, nurse-led structured coping psychoeducation program for family caregivers of patients receiving palliative care. The study will examine the effects of the intervention on caregiver burden, coping strategies, and burnout using pre- and post-intervention assessments.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Family member serving as the primary caregiver of a patient admitted to the palliative care unit.
Aged 18 years or older. No diagnosed psychiatric disorder. Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Able to attend the psychoeducation program regularly. Caregivers of patients admitted to Palliative Care Unit 1 were assigned to the experimental group.
Caregivers of patients admitted to Palliative Care Unit 2 were assigned to the control group.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous participation in any psychoeducation or training program related to palliative care caregiving.
Inability to complete the psychoeducation program or post-intervention assessments.
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
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Caregiving burden will be assessed using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). The ZBI is a validated self-report instrument that evaluates the perceived burden experienced by family caregivers. Higher scores indicate greater caregiving burden.
Timeframe: At baseline and immediately after completion of the 6-week intervention