Can a simple class help caregivers of cancer patients feel better?

NCT ID NCT07147868

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a structured education program for relatives of chemotherapy patients could improve their family health, diet, and psychological well-being. 68 caregivers took part, with half receiving the program and half not. The program covered self-efficacy, stress management, healthy eating, and the Mediterranean diet. Researchers measured changes using questionnaires at three time points.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Structured Education Program for Caregivers of Chemotherapy Patients

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that simple education programs help caregivers feel better and eat healthier, leading to better support for cancer patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study in one region of Turkey, so results may not apply to other settings. It measures short-term changes, not long-term health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Van Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital

    Van, 65100, Turkey (Türkiye)