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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Van Yuzuncu Yil University Hospital
Van, 65100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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