Pressure Ulcer PreventionCARE-PUNCT07313046
CAREGİVER TRAİNİNG AND PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTİON İN HOME CARE
A study testing Caregiver Training Program in people with Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Pressure Ulcer Prevention Training for Home Care Patients, run by Bartın Unıversity at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Pressure ulcers are a significant health problem commonly seen in home care patients who are bedridden or have limited mobility, negatively affecting their quality of life. The knowledge and skills of caregivers play a crucial role in preventing these ulcers. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Pressure Ulcer Prevention Training for Home Care Patients
- What is being tested?
- Caregiver Training Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 57 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 12 Jul 2024to 20 Jun 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- The study includes:
- Patients registered with the Home Care Health Unit,
- Volunteers willing to participate in the study,
- Caregivers of patients classified as high or medium risk according to the Braden Risk Assessment Scale,
- • Caring for a patient who is not cared for by different individuals,
- Aged 18 years or older,
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- Able to speak Turkish,
- Without speech or hearing problems,
- Cognitive competence sufficient to understand and answer questions.
Who cannot join
- • Not registered with the Home Care Health Unit,
- Whose patient is classified as low risk according to the Braden Risk Assessment Scale,
- • Those with more than one caregiver,
- Those who did not agree to participate in the study,
- Those under the age of 18,
- Those who did not speak Turkish,
- Those with speech and hearing problems,
- Caregivers who did not have the cognitive ability to understand and answer the questions were not included in the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: THE EFFECT OF TRAİNİNG PROVİDED TO CAREGİVERS ON PREVENTİNG PRESSURE ULCERS İN PATİENTS RECEİVİNG HOME CARE SERVİCES
Pressure ulcers are a significant health problem commonly seen in home care patients who are bedridden or have limited mobility, negatively affecting their quality of life. The knowledge and skills of caregivers play a crucial role in preventing these ulcers.
This study aims to examine whether training provided to caregivers of patients receiving home care reduces the risk of pressure ulcer formation. As part of the study, caregivers will receive training on pressure ulcer risk factors, skin care, repositioning, pressure protection methods, and appropriate care practices.
The pressure ulcer risk levels of patients will be assessed before and after the training, and the effect of the training will be compared. The results are expected to contribute to the development of caregiver training in home care services and the prevention of pressure ulcers.
Read the detailed description
Pressure ulcers are a common health problem among patients receiving home care services and experiencing limited mobility. They are preventable but can lead to serious consequences. Prolonged pressure, compromised skin integrity, malnutrition, and inadequate care practices play a significant role in the development of these ulcers. The knowledge and skill level of caregivers providing care to patients in the home environment is a decisive factor in preventing pressure ulcers.
This study was designed to evaluate the effect of training provided to caregivers of patients receiving home care services on the risk of pressure ulcer development in patients. Patients receiving home care services who are at risk of pressure ulcers and the individuals providing care to these patients will be included in the study.
The training program for caregivers will cover pressure ulcer risk factors, skin assessment, repositioning frequency, pressure-reducing practices, hygiene, and basic skin care. The training will be delivered using structured training materials.
Within the scope of the study, the risk of pressure ulcers in patients will be measured using an appropriate risk assessment scale before and after the training. The findings aim to reveal the role of caregiver training in the prevention of pressure ulcers in home care services.
- Being tested
- Caregiver Training Program
- Keywords
- pressure ulcer, prevention, home care, caregiver training
- Medical subject headings
- Pressure Ulcer
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Caregiver Training ProgramBehavioural
A structured education program for caregivers about pressure ulcer risk factors, skin care, repositioning, and care practices for pressure reduction.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Caregiver Training Intervention | Experimental | In this section, a structured training program aimed at preventing pressure ulcers will be implemented for individuals providing care to patients receiving home care services. The training program covers pressure ulcer risk factors, skin assessment, repositioning techniques, care approaches to reduce pressure, and basic skin care. The training aims to improve caregivers' knowledge and care practices. Receives: Behavioral: Caregiver Training Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pressure Ulcer Risk Level
The pressure ulcer risk level of home care patients will be assessed before and after the caregiver training using a validated pressure ulcer risk assessment tool.
Measured: Baseline and 4 weeks after training
Pressure Ulcer Risk Level
The risk level of pressure ulcer development in patients receiving home care services will be measured using a valid risk assessment tool before and after the training provided to caregivers.
Measured: Baseline and 3 weeks after training
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Dec 2025
- Study start12 Jul 2024
- Primary completion30 May 2025
- Study completion20 Jun 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Pressure Ulcer PreventionStudies 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 57 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bartın Unıversity
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Perihan ARAÇLIOĞLU, Bartın Unıversity
- Investigators
- Elif Karahan, PhD, Study director, Bartın UnıversitySevim ÇELİK, PhD, Study director, Bartın UnıversitySibel ALTINTAŞ, PhD, Study director, Bartın Unıversity
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07313046
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024-SBB-0615
- Acronym
- CARE-PU
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 17 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 31 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared due to privacy and confidentiality considerations.
Publications
Afzali Borojeny L, Albatineh AN, Hasanpour Dehkordi A, Ghanei Gheshlagh R. The Incidence of Pressure Ulcers and its Associations in Different Wards of the Hospital: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int J Prev Med. 2020 Oct 5;11:171. doi: 10.4103/ijpvm.IJPVM_182_19. eCollection 2020.
PubMed 33312480
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- THE EFFECT OF TRAİNİNG PROVİDED TO CAREGİVERS ON PREVENTİNG PRESSURE ULCERS İN PATİENTS RECEİVİNG HOME CARE SERVİCES
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07313046
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CARE-PU / 2024-SBB-0615
- Keywords
- pressure ulcer, prevention, home care, caregiver training
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 57 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Bartın UnıversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Jun 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Dec 2025 (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.
Pressure ulcers are a significant health problem commonly seen in home care patients who are bedridden or have limited mobility, negatively affecting their quality of life. The knowledge and skills of caregivers play a crucial role in preventing these ulcers.
This study aims to examine whether training provided to caregivers of patients receiving home care reduces the risk of pressure ulcer formation. As part of the study, caregivers will receive training on pressure ulcer risk factors, skin care, repositioning, pressure protection methods, and appropriate care practices.
The pressure ulcer risk levels of patients will be assessed before and after the training, and the effect of the training will be compared. The results are expected to contribute to the development of caregiver training in home care services and the prevention of pressure ulcers.
Detailed description
Pressure ulcers are a common health problem among patients receiving home care services and experiencing limited mobility. They are preventable but can lead to serious consequences. Prolonged pressure, compromised skin integrity, malnutrition, and inadequate care practices play a significant role in the development of these ulcers. The knowledge and skill level of caregivers providing care to patients in the home environment is a decisive factor in preventing pressure ulcers.
This study was designed to evaluate the effect of training provided to caregivers of patients receiving home care services on the risk of pressure ulcer development in patients. Patients receiving home care services who are at risk of pressure ulcers and the individuals providing care to these patients will be included in the study.
The training program for caregivers will cover pressure ulcer risk factors, skin assessment, repositioning frequency, pressure-reducing practices, hygiene, and basic skin care. The training will be delivered using structured training materials.
Within the scope of the study, the risk of pressure ulcers in patients will be measured using an appropriate risk assessment scale before and after the training. The findings aim to reveal the role of caregiver training in the prevention of pressure ulcers in home care services.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Caregiver Training Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Caregiver Training ProgramIn this section, a structured training program aimed at preventing pressure ulcers will be implemented for individuals providing care to patients receiving home care services. The training program covers pressure ulcer risk factors, skin assessment, repositioning techniques, care approaches to reduce pressure, and basic skin care. The training aims to improve caregivers' knowledge and care practices. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Patients registered with the Home Care Health Unit,
- Volunteers willing to participate in the study,
- Caregivers of patients classified as high or medium risk according to the Braden Risk Assessment Scale,
- • Caring for a patient who is not cared for by different individuals,
- Aged 18 years or older,
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- • Not registered with the Home Care Health Unit,
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Caregiver Training ProgramA structured education program for caregivers about pressure ulcer risk factors, skin care, repositioning, and care practices for pressure reduction. | Behavioural | Caregiver Training Intervention |
Primary outcome
Pressure Ulcer Risk Level
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after training
The pressure ulcer risk level of home care patients will be assessed before and after the caregiver training using a validated pressure ulcer risk assessment tool.
Pressure Ulcer Risk Level
Time frame: Baseline and 3 weeks after training
The risk level of pressure ulcer development in patients receiving home care services will be measured using a valid risk assessment tool before and after the training provided to caregivers.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Dec 2025.
- Background: PubMed 33312480Afzali Borojeny L, Albatineh AN, Hasanpour Dehkordi A, Ghanei Gheshlagh R. The Incidence of Pressure Ulcers and its Associations in Different Wards of the Hospital: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int J Prev Med. 2020 Oct 5;11:171. doi: 10.4103/ijpvm.IJPVM_182_19. eCollection 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared due to privacy and confidentiality considerations.
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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.
Elif Karahan, PhD study director
Bartın Unıversity
Sevim ÇELİK, PhD study director
Bartın Unıversity
Sibel ALTINTAŞ, PhD study director
Bartın Unıversity
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Caregiver Training Program in people with Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Pressure Ulcer Prevention Training for Home Care Patients, run by Bartın Unıversity 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 9 inclusion and 8 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Dec 2025. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Pressure Ulcer Risk Level (time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after training). 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?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07313046, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 31 Dec 2025.