New counseling aims to ease burden for parents of seriously ill children

NCT ID NCT07327580

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a counseling program for parents of children receiving palliative care. The program combines Watson's Human Care Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help parents live according to their values and reduce the burden of caregiving. The study will enroll 62 parents and measure changes in valued living and caregiver burden using questionnaires.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Counseling program based on Watson Human Care Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a practical way to help parents cope with the emotional and physical strain of caring for a seriously ill child.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to all parents. The program is behavioral, so benefits depend on individual engagement and may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY CAREGIVER BURDEN PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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