EarthquakeNCT07776106
The Perspectives of Those Who Experienced the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake
An observational study of Earthquake, run by Zülal TATAR at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of individuals who experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake through a qualitative approach. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Earthquake
- How many people
- 53 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 22 Jul 2026to 15 Dec 2026
- 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: Individuals over 18 years of age who have experienced an earthquake.
Who may be able to join
- Having experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake
- Being 18 years of age or older,
- Agreeing to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- The presence of medical/psychiatric conditions that may affect study measurements (e.g., neurological disorders, severe psychiatric illness)
- Individuals with orthopedic, neurological, or other problems that developed before or due to the earthquake and that may prevent the participant from participating in the assessments
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Perspectives of Those Who Experienced the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake: a Qualitative Study
The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of individuals who experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake through a qualitative approach.
- Conditions
- Earthquake
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Open-Ended Questionnaire
Participants will be asked 7 open-ended questions about how they were affected by the Kahramanmaraş earthquake, how their lives changed, and how they returned to their normal daily routines: What was the biggest change in your life after the earthquake? What was the most important thing that kept you going after the earthquake? What is the most important lesson you learned from your earthquake experience? What factors made it easier to return to your normal daily routine after the earthquake? What factors made it difficult to return to your normal daily routine after the earthquake? How did the earthquake affect you psychologically? How long did you stay in temporary shelter after the earthquake?
Measured: At baseline (Day 1)
Secondary outcomes (1)
Participant Introduction Form
The following questions addressing the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants will be asked: Age, Gender, Height, Weight, Education level, Location during the earthquake, Was your home damaged?, Were you forced to relocate due to the earthquake?, Did you suffer any physical injuries during the earthquake?, Were any of your relatives injured?, Did you lose a first-degree relative in the earthquake?, Did you receive psychological support after the earthquake?, Did you have a disaster/emergency kit in your home before the earthquake?, Did you receive disaster training before the earthquake?
Measured: At baseline (Day 1)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Aug 2026
- Study start22 Jul 2026
- Primary completion22 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for EarthquakeStudies 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
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 53 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Zülal TATAR
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Zülal TATAR, Pamukkale University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07776106
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Earthquake
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Perspectives of Those Who Experienced the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake: a Qualitative Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07776106
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Earthquake
- Conditions
- Earthquake
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 53 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Zülal TATARUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 22 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Aug 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.
The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of individuals who experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake through a qualitative approach.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Individuals over 18 years of age who have experienced an earthquake.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake
- Being 18 years of age or older,
- Agreeing to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- The presence of medical/psychiatric conditions that may affect study measurements (e.g., neurological disorders, severe psychiatric illness)
- Individuals with orthopedic, neurological, or other problems that developed before or due to the earthquake and that may prevent the participant from participating in the assessments
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
Open-Ended Questionnaire
Time frame: At baseline (Day 1)
Participants will be asked 7 open-ended questions about how they were affected by the Kahramanmaraş earthquake, how their lives changed, and how they returned to their normal daily routines: What was the biggest change in your life after the earthquake? What was the most important thing that kept you going after the earthquake? What is the most important lesson you learned from your earthquake experience? What factors made it easier to return to your normal daily routine after the earthquake? What factors made it difficult to return to your normal daily routine after the earthquake? How did the earthquake affect you psychologically? How long did you stay in temporary shelter after the earthquake?
1 secondary outcome
Participant Introduction Form
Time frame: At baseline (Day 1)
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 Aug 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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Earthquake, run by Zülal TATAR at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
Open-Ended Questionnaire (time frame: At baseline (Day 1)). 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 Aug 2026.