Evaluating a Turkish digital health readiness questionnaire for chronic diseases
Official title: Evaluation of Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Translation of the Digital Health Readiness Questionaire in Different Chronic Diseases
Run by Istanbul Galata University · NCT06581770 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a Turkish survey to see how ready people with chronic diseases are to use digital health tools to manage their conditions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Galata University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | April 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | September 15, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | February 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06581770 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Turkish-speaking adults over 18 years old who are literate and have chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular, or respiratory diseases.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cognitive impairments or those who cannot cooperate during the survey may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Digital Health Readiness Questionnaire among individuals with various chronic diseases. It focuses on understanding how well patients are prepared to engage with digital health technologies, which is crucial for effective chronic disease management. The study will involve administering a survey to eligible participants, including those with obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions. By evaluating the responses, researchers hope to gain insights into the digital health readiness of these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of digital health readiness, leading to improved chronic disease management through tailored digital interventions.
How similar studies have gone: While there is a growing interest in digital health readiness, this specific evaluation of a Turkish questionnaire is novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The study will include people over the age of 18, native Turkish speakers, literate, obese, diabetic, cardiovascular and respiratory patients. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with insufficient cooperation (Mini Mental Test score \<24) and any cognitive problems that may prevent the administration of the survey will be excluded from the study.
Where it's running
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Biruni University
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Busra Ulker Eksi
- Email: bbusraulker@gmail.com
- Phone: +905382604569
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.