Caregiver BurdenNCT07666373
Burden of Care and Health Literacy of Caregivers in the Emergency Department
An observational study of Caregiver Burden and Health Literacy, run by University of Yalova.
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate the relationship between caregiver burden and health literacy among primary caregivers of patients with chronic diseases presenting to the emergency department. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Caregiver Burden, Health Literacy, Chronic Disease
- How many people
- 350 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2026to 31 May 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- 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
Study population: 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.
Who may be able to join
None listed.
Who cannot join
- 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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About this study
Official title: The Relationship Between Caregiver Burden and Health Literacy Among Caregivers of Patients With Chronic Diseases Presenting to the Emergency Department
This study aims to investigate the relationship between caregiver burden and health literacy among primary caregivers of patients with chronic diseases presenting to the emergency department. The study will be conducted in the Emergency Department of Yalova Training and Research Hospital and will include at least 300 caregivers. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Turkish Health Literacy Scale-32 (THLS-32), and the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of caregivers' needs and to clarify the role of health literacy in caregiver burden among those providing care for individuals with chronic illnesses.
Read the detailed description
This study is planned to investigate the relationship between caregiver burden and health literacy among primary caregivers of patients with chronic diseases presenting to the emergency department. The role of primary caregivers in the management of chronic illnesses is critical, and their ability to access, understand, evaluate, and apply health-related information (health literacy) may influence both the quality of care provided and the utilization of emergency healthcare services.
The study will be conducted with at least 300 primary caregivers of patients admitted to the Emergency Department of Yalova Training and Research Hospital. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Turkish Health Literacy Scale-32 (THLS-32), and the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). The findings are expected to contribute to the identification of caregiver needs and provide evidence for the development of healthcare policies aimed at improving caregiver support and promoting the more efficient use of emergency healthcare services.
- Keywords
- Caregiver Burden, Health Literacy, Family Caregivers, Emergency Service
- Medical subject headings
- Caregiver Burden, Chronic Disease
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Caregiver Burden Level (Zarit Burden Interview)
This outcome measures the physical, psychological, social, and financial stress experienced by caregivers using a 22-item Likert-type scale. Scores range from 0 to 88, where higher scores indicate a higher level of perceived caregiver burden. The scale evaluates the impact of caregiving on the individual's life through social and emotional domains.
Measured: At the time of the face-to-face interview (approximately 15-20 minutes).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jun 2026
- Study start1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 May 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 May 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Caregiver BurdenStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 350 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Yalova
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07666373
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HULYA-2026-1
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 1 May 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Relationship Between Caregiver Burden and Health Literacy Among Caregivers of Patients With Chronic Diseases Presenting to the Emergency Department
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07666373
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HULYA-2026-1
- Keywords
- Caregiver Burden, Health Literacy, Family Caregivers, Emergency Service
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 350 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of YalovaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 Jun 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 aims to investigate the relationship between caregiver burden and health literacy among primary caregivers of patients with chronic diseases presenting to the emergency department. The study will be conducted in the Emergency Department of Yalova Training and Research Hospital and will include at least 300 caregivers. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Turkish Health Literacy Scale-32 (THLS-32), and the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of caregivers' needs and to clarify the role of health literacy in caregiver burden among those providing care for individuals with chronic illnesses.
Detailed description
This study is planned to investigate the relationship between caregiver burden and health literacy among primary caregivers of patients with chronic diseases presenting to the emergency department. The role of primary caregivers in the management of chronic illnesses is critical, and their ability to access, understand, evaluate, and apply health-related information (health literacy) may influence both the quality of care provided and the utilization of emergency healthcare services.
The study will be conducted with at least 300 primary caregivers of patients admitted to the Emergency Department of Yalova Training and Research Hospital. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Turkish Health Literacy Scale-32 (THLS-32), and the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). The findings are expected to contribute to the identification of caregiver needs and provide evidence for the development of healthcare policies aimed at improving caregiver support and promoting the more efficient use of emergency healthcare services.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- 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.
Key inclusion criteria (0 listed)
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- 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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Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Caregiver Burden Level (Zarit Burden Interview)
Time frame: At the time of the face-to-face interview (approximately 15-20 minutes).
This outcome measures the physical, psychological, social, and financial stress experienced by caregivers using a 22-item Likert-type scale. Scores range from 0 to 88, where higher scores indicate a higher level of perceived caregiver burden. The scale evaluates the impact of caregiving on the individual's life through social and emotional domains.
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 24 Jun 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Caregiver Burden and Health Literacy, run by University of Yalova.
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 0 inclusion and 2 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 24 Jun 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?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Caregiver Burden Level (Zarit Burden Interview) (time frame: At the time of the face-to-face interview (approximately 15-20 minutes).). 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 24 Jun 2026.