Nurse-led self-care support to improve adherence and quality of life for people on hemodialysis
Official title: Effect of Nurse-led Intervention on Self-care Adherence and Quality of Life Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.
Run by Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences · NCT07506980 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nurse-led program using laptop-based education, reminders, and a self-care booklet will be tested to see if it helps adults on hemodialysis better follow diet and fluid rules and feel their best.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 69 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 112 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Gokarna, Bagmati and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 30, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 31, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07506980 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–69 on hemodialysis for at least 3 months, with interdialytic weight gain ≥1.5 kg, who have a mobile phone and can provide consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without access to mobile technology or those with significant hearing, visual, or cognitive challenges may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study tests a nurse-led, laptop-based education and counseling program combined with reminders and a self-care booklet for adults on hemodialysis. Participants are assigned by day/shift, then assessed for eligibility and baseline metrics in a single private tertiary center in Nepal. The goal is to improve adherence to self-care behaviors and potentially enhance quality of life, by increasing knowledge and support for daily management of dialysis-related needs. The study uses a quantitative design with convenient sampling, focusing on interdialytic weight gain and related quality-of-life outcomes. Safety and feasibility are considered, with clear inclusion and exclusion criteria and defined institutional locations for implementation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience better adherence to self-care activities and improved quality of life during dialysis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous nurse-led, education-focused interventions in dialysis have shown improvements in knowledge and self-care behaviors in other settings, though the exact laptop-based, reminder-supported approach is less established in this population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18-69 years. Have interdialytic weight gain more than or equal to 1.5 kg. In dialysis treatment twice a week for the last 3 months. Provide consent in verbal and written form Having a mobile phone to use on one's own or with family members. Exclusion Criteria: Self-reported hearing difficulty and visual difficulty.Cognitive problems such as memory loss, language difficulties, and forgetfulness. Having heart problems like dysrhythmia, ventricular heart disease, or reduced ejection fraction requires oxygen at the time of dialysis.
Where it's running
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Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital
Gokarna, Bagmati, Nepal Recruiting -
Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital
Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abja Sapkota, Masters in Nursing
- Email: abjasapkota@nmcth.edu
- Phone: (+977)9841370401
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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.