Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Kefir on Symptom Management and Quality of Life in Oncology
Lead Sponsor:
Izmir Bakircay University
Conditions:
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study was planned as a randomized controlled prospective experimental study to determine the effect of kefir on symptom management and quality of life in oncology patients receiving chemotherapy....
Detailed Description
This study was planned as a randomized controlled prospective experimental study to determine the effect of kefir on symptom management and quality of life in oncology patients receiving chemotherapy....
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Being literate
- A diagnosis of breast and colorectal cancer
- Aged 18 or over
- The ability to communicate effectively and without language difficulties
- No diagnosis of mental or psychiatric illness
- No hearing or visual impairment
- No use of kefir, milk or dairy products prior to and/or during the treatment period
- The capacity to use a telephone for counselling
Exclusion
- Having lactose intolerance,
- Allergy to milk and dairy products,
- Hearing and visual impairment,
- Not volunteering to participate in the study,
- Having mental disability or perception problem
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
84 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06517420
Start Date
June 1 2023
End Date
February 1 2024
Last Update
July 24 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Health Sciences University Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Bornova Oncology Hospital, Additional Service Building
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye), 35100