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A 6-week coaching program may lift the weight on family caregivers — a study asks if it works.

NCT ID NCT07749339

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kastamonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 6-week, nurse-led psychoeducation program for family caregivers of palliative care patients. The program includes 12 sessions covering stress, coping, relaxation, and self-care. Researchers will measure caregiver burden, coping strategies, and burnout before and after the program to see if it helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A nurse-led coping psychoeducation program delivered over 6 weeks in 12 sessions
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a practical, non-drug way to reduce stress and burnout for family caregivers of palliative care patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires regular attendance, and benefits may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Family member serving as the primary caregiver of a patient admitted to the palliative care unit. Aged 18 years or older. No diagnosed psychiatric disorder. Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Able to attend the psychoeducation program regularly. Caregivers of patients admitted to Palliative Care Unit 1 were assigned to the experimental group. Caregivers of patients admitted to Palliative Care Unit 2 were assigned to the control group. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous participation in any psychoeducation or training program related to palliative care caregiving. Inability to complete the psychoeducation program or post-intervention assessments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Psychological Caregiver Burden

As listed by the trial registrant

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Burnout Caregiver burden Family caregivers Palliative care

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kastamonu Unıversıty

    Kastamonu, Merkez, 37100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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