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Can health literacy ease the weight of caregiving?

NCT ID NCT07666373

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Yalova Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at the link between caregiver burden and health literacy among people caring for loved ones with chronic diseases who visit the emergency department. Researchers will survey 350 caregivers at a hospital in Turkey to measure their stress levels and understanding of health information. The goal is to better understand caregivers' needs and how health literacy might play a role in their burden.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify ways to support caregivers by improving health literacy, potentially reducing their stress and burden.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly change care, and results may not apply to all caregivers or settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 350 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The target population of this study comprises the primary caregivers of patients diagnosed with chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, cancer, and neurological disorders, who are admitted to the Emergency Department of Yalova Training and Research Hospital.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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The patient having visited the Yalova Training and Research Hospital Emergency Department. Being at least 18 years of age. Being cognitively capable of answering the data collection tools (scales/questionnaires). Volunteering to participate in the study and providing informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Refusal to participate in the research voluntarily. Not being the primary caregiver for the patient. Inability to communicate or complete the scales due to cognitive or language barriers. \-

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Conditions

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Caregiver Burden Chronic Disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Caregiver burden Chronic disease Emergency service utilization Health literacy

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