Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

The Effect of Horticultural Therapy on Stress, Well-Being, and Care Burden in Hemodialysis Caregivers

Lead Sponsor:

Ataturk University

Conditions:

Hemodialysis Patients

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This research is a randomized controlled single-blind experimental study aiming to evaluate the effect of horticultural therapy on stress, well-being, and caregiver burden among caregivers of hemodial...

Detailed Description

INTRODUCTION Chronic kidney failure (CKD) is an important health problem worldwide, with a rising prevalence particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The number of patients with kidney failur...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Being the primary caregiver for a patient receiving treatment in a hemodialysis unit,
  • Having provided active care for at least six months,
  • Not having a physical condition that would prevent participation in horticultural activities,
  • Not having a psychiatric illness,
  • Being able to communicate and be open to collaboration,
  • Having regularly attended at least 80% (nine) of the horticultural activity sessions.

Exclusion

  • Those with a physical illness that would prevent them from participating in gardening-based activities,
  • Those with a psychiatric illness,
  • Those whose caregiver may be transferred to another dialysis center along with their patient during the study period,
  • Caregivers with no continuity of care.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

82 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07188792

Start Date

September 1 2024

End Date

October 1 2025

Last Update

September 23 2025

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Atatürk Üniverty

Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye), 25100