A short lesson before a tracheostomy may calm families' fears

NCT ID NCT07737353

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Giresun University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a structured education session for family members of ICU patients about to receive a tracheostomy can lower their anxiety, boost their psychological well-being, and increase their satisfaction with care. Half of the participants get the structured program before the procedure; the other half receive only routine information. Researchers measure anxiety, well-being, and satisfaction before the tracheostomy, one day after, and one week later.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: A structured education program delivered face-to-face before tracheostomy, covering the procedure, communication, care, and complications.
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could become a standard way to support families, reducing their anxiety and improving their satisfaction with ICU care.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center trial with 84 participants, so results may not apply to all settings. The benefit over routine information may be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Critical Illness Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CRITICAL ILLNESS INTENSIVE CARE TRACHEOSTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Giresun Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING

Giresun, Giresun, 28200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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