Nurse-led dialysis self-management program for distress in adults on hemodialysis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a single-center, randomized controlled trial evaluating a 6-week, nurse-led self-management program for adults undergoing hemodialysis. Participants in the intervention group receive standard education plus individualized counseling sessions designed to improve self-management of fluid, diet, medication adherence, and coping with treatment-related distress. The study uses weekly 40–45 minute sessions over six weeks, with fidelity checks to ensure consistent delivery. Primary aim is to reduce dialysis-related distress and uncertainty while supporting adherence to treatment. A total of 100 participants are randomized 1:1 to intervention or routine care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 18 years or older
* Receiving hemodialysis treatment for at least 3 months
* Receiving hemodialysis treatment at least twice per week
* Able to read and understand Turkish
* Conscious and able to communicate
* Providing written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Advanced cognitive impairment
* Active psychiatric crisis
* History of major surgery or acute severe illness within the last 3 months
* Planned kidney transplantation in the near future
* Serious physical or communication problems that may prevent regular participation in the intervention sessions
* Concurrent participation in another structured education or psychosocial intervention program

Where it's running

• Simav Doc. Dr. Ismail Karakuyu State Hospital
  Simav, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Serkan Budak, PhD / RN
• Email: serkan.budak@ksbu.edu.tr
• Phone: +905385430616

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.