Self-management support program for burn survivors in the Netherlands

Self-management Support After Burns: Study Protocol for a Multicenter Stepped-wedge Hybrid Type 2 Effectiveness-implementation Study

Martini Hospital Groningen · NCT06782126

This study is testing a new support program for burn survivors in the Netherlands to see if it helps them manage their recovery better and improve their quality of life.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment146 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMartini Hospital Groningen (other)
Locations3 sites (Beverwijk, Noord-Holland and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06782126 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the BreeZe intervention, a self-management support program designed for burn survivors to enhance their self-management skills and improve their quality of life. The program is adapted from an evidence-based intervention for transplant patients and utilizes techniques such as goal setting, Solution-Focused Brief-Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. By focusing on intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy, BreeZe aims to facilitate sustainable behavior changes in burn survivors. The study will assess the effectiveness of this intervention in real-world settings across multiple burn centers in the Netherlands.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been admitted to a burn center for more than 24 hours and are proficient in Dutch.

Not a fit: Patients with acute psychiatric illnesses, cognitive limitations, or those discharged to different healthcare institutions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of life and health outcomes for burn survivors.

How similar studies have performed: While the BreeZe intervention is adapted from a successful program for transplant patients, its specific application in burn care is novel and untested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years or older
* Admission in one of the burn centers \> 24 hours and/or debridement or skin graft operation
* Proficiency of the Dutch language

Exclusion Criteria:

* Acute psychiatric illness
* Cognitive limitations
* Discharge to a different healthcare institution

Where this trial is running

Beverwijk, Noord-Holland and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Burns, self-management, self-care, implementation, complex intervention

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.