Training for caregivers to prevent pressure ulcers in palliative patients
Official title: The Effect of Carer Training on Pressure Ulcers in Palliative Care Patients
Run by Firat University · NCT06565949 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether training caregivers of palliative patients can help them better prevent and manage pressure ulcers.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Firat University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Elâzığ, Elâzığ) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 25, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 15, 2024 |
| Study ends | September 15, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 12, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06565949 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are informal caregivers over 18 years of age who are the sole caregivers for palliative care patients and have no cognitive or communication issues.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have multiple caregivers or those with cognitive and communication problems 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 examines how training caregivers of palliative care patients affects their knowledge and practices regarding the prevention and management of pressure ulcers. It aims to improve the quality of care provided to patients by equipping caregivers with essential skills and knowledge. The study will compare outcomes between an education group and a control group to evaluate the effectiveness of the training. The findings are expected to lead to strategic recommendations for enhancing palliative care services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training could significantly reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers in palliative care patients, improving their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that caregiver education can effectively reduce pressure ulcer incidence, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years of age * Being the sole informal caregiver of the palliative care patient * Being able to use physical abilities such as sight and hearing * No cognitive and communication problems Exclusion Criteria: * Palliative care patient is not the only informal caregiver * Cognitive and communication problems
Where it's running
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Firat University
Elâzığ, Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fatoş Uncu, PhD — funcu@firat.edu.tr
- Study coordinator: Fatoş Uncu, PhD
- Email: funcu@firat.edu.tr
- Phone: 04242370000
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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.