Horticultural Activities Among CaregiversNCT07500402
THE EFFECT OF GARDENING ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND CARE AMONG NURSING HOME CARE STAFF
A study testing Horticultural activity in people with Horticultural Activities Among Caregivers, run by Ordu University.
Trial summary
This study will be conducted to evaluate the effects of horticultural activities applied to nursing home care staff on their psychological well-being and caregiving, and to examine in depth the care staff's views on horticultural activities. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Horticultural Activities Among Caregivers
- What is being tested?
- Horticultural activity
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 41 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 May 2026to 1 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Care staff working in active care services at a nursing home, Who have been working at a nursing home for at least one year (Maunder et al., 2022), Who are open to communication and collaboration, And who are willing to participate in the study will be included in the research.
Who cannot join
- Those on leave, on sick leave, or undergoing a job reassignment during the research process Care staff with any physical or mental disabilities that could prevent them from participating in gardening activities will not be included in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: THE EFFECT OF GARDENING ACTIVITIES APPLIED TO CARE STAFF IN NURSING HOMES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND CARE: A MIXED METHODS STUDY
This study will be conducted to evaluate the effects of horticultural activities applied to nursing home care staff on their psychological well-being and caregiving, and to examine in depth the care staff's views on horticultural activities.
- Being tested
- Horticultural activity
- Keywords
- Caregiver, psychological well-being, horticultural activity, Care
- Medical subject headings
- Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Horticultural activityBehavioural
In this study, care staff will participate in gardening activities once a week for 8 weeks, for an average of 60 minutes per session.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| intervention group | Experimental | Horticultural activity group Receives: Behavioral: Horticultural activity |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Psychological Well-Being Scale
The validity and reliability study of the scale developed by Butler and Kern (2016) to assess individuals' levels of well-being was conducted by Demirci et al. (2017). The scale consists of 15 items, 8 dummy items, and 5 subscales. The scale's name is derived from the initial letters of the subscales in English.
Measured: Day 0-Month 2
Bakas Caregiving Impact Scale
The scale was developed by Bakas (1999), and its validity and reliability in Turkish were established by Can and Cavlak in 2010. The scale is a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 7. The scale consists of a total of 15 questions scored between +3 (best) and -3 (worst) and reflects both the positive and negative effects of care. A score ranging from a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 105 is possible. As the scale score increases, it is interpreted as a "positive change"; as the score decreases, it is interpreted as a "negative change." The Cronbach's alpha value for the scale was found to be 0.90.
Measured: Day 0-Month 2
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Mar 2026
- Study start1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Horticultural Activities Among CaregiversStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- In this study, horticultural activities will be implemented for caregivers.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 41 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ordu University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Scientific Researches Project Coordination Department of Ordu University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Simge Tombul, Ordu University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07500402
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ORDU-SABE-ST-01
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- THE EFFECT OF GARDENING ACTIVITIES APPLIED TO CARE STAFF IN NURSING HOMES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND CARE: A MIXED METHODS STUDY
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07500402
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ORDU-SABE-ST-01
- Keywords
- Caregiver, psychological well-being, horticultural activity, Care
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 41 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ordu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Scientific Researches Project Coordination Department of Ordu University
- Study start
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 30 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will be conducted to evaluate the effects of horticultural activities applied to nursing home care staff on their psychological well-being and caregiving, and to examine in depth the care staff's views on horticultural activities.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- In this study, horticultural activities will be implemented for caregivers.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| intervention group | Experimental | Behavioral: Horticultural activityHorticultural activity group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Care staff working in active care services at a nursing home, Who have been working at a nursing home for at least one year (Maunder et al., 2022), Who are open to communication and collaboration, And who are willing to participate in the study will be included in the research.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Those on leave, on sick leave, or undergoing a job reassignment during the research process Care staff with any physical or mental disabilities that could prevent them from participating in gardening activities will not be included in the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Horticultural activityIn this study, care staff will participate in gardening activities once a week for 8 weeks, for an average of 60 minutes per session. | Behavioural | intervention group |
Primary outcome
Psychological Well-Being Scale
Time frame: Day 0-Month 2
The validity and reliability study of the scale developed by Butler and Kern (2016) to assess individuals' levels of well-being was conducted by Demirci et al. (2017). The scale consists of 15 items, 8 dummy items, and 5 subscales. The scale's name is derived from the initial letters of the subscales in English.
Bakas Caregiving Impact Scale
Time frame: Day 0-Month 2
The scale was developed by Bakas (1999), and its validity and reliability in Turkish were established by Can and Cavlak in 2010. The scale is a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 7. The scale consists of a total of 15 questions scored between +3 (best) and -3 (worst) and reflects both the positive and negative effects of care. A score ranging from a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 105 is possible. As the scale score increases, it is interpreted as a "positive change"; as the score decreases, it is interpreted as a "negative change." The Cronbach's alpha value for the scale was found to be 0.90.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Horticultural activity in people with Horticultural Activities Among Caregivers, run by Ordu University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact SİMGE TOMBUL (+90 553 754 28 52, simgetombul@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Psychological Well-Being Scale (time frame: Day 0-Month 2). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Mar 2026.