HemodialysisNCT07518017
Effect of Pecha Kucha Education on Fluid and Diet Adherence in Hemodialysis Patients
A study testing Pecha Kucha Education and Standard Education in people with Hemodialysis and Chronic Kidney Disease, run by Büşra Ceren DEMİREL YILDIZ at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of education based on the Pecha Kucha presentation technique on fluid and dietary adherence in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Hemodialysis, Chronic Kidney Disease
- What is being tested?
- Pecha Kucha Education and Standard Education
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 64 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 9 Apr 2026to 10 Jul 2026
- 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
- Receiving hemodialysis treatment for at least 6 months
- Aged 18 years or older
- Literate
- Willing to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Cognitive or communication impairment
- Participation in a similar education program within the last 3 months
- Presence of terminal illness
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Pecha Kucha-Based Education on Fluid and Dietary Adherence and Clinical Outcomes in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of education based on the Pecha Kucha presentation technique on fluid and dietary adherence in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Patients receiving hemodialysis often experience difficulties in adhering to fluid and dietary restrictions, which may lead to adverse clinical outcomes.
The Pecha Kucha technique is a structured, visually supported presentation format designed to improve understanding and retention of information. In this study, patients in the intervention group will receive education using the Pecha Kucha method, while the control group will receive standard education routinely provided in the dialysis unit.
The study will assess whether this innovative educational approach improves adherence to treatment and clinical parameters. The findings are expected to contribute to improving patient education strategies in hemodialysis care.
Read the detailed description
Hemodialysis patients are required to adhere to strict fluid and dietary restrictions to prevent complications such as fluid overload, electrolyte imbalance, and increased morbidity. However, maintaining adherence remains a significant challenge in clinical practice. Effective patient education plays a crucial role in improving adherence and clinical outcomes.
The Pecha Kucha presentation technique is an innovative educational method characterized by concise, structured, and visually engaging content. It consists of short, timed presentations designed to enhance attention, comprehension, and retention. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Pecha Kucha-based education in improving fluid and dietary adherence among hemodialysis patients.
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with two parallel groups: an intervention group receiving Pecha Kucha-based education and a control group receiving standard education. Participants will be recruited from the dialysis unit of Siirt Training and Research Hospital.
Outcome measures will include fluid adherence (e.g., interdialytic weight gain), dietary adherence, and selected clinical parameters such as serum potassium and phosphorus levels. Measurements will be obtained at baseline and after the intervention period.
Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Siirt University Ethics Committee (Decision No: 2026/01/01/18, Date: January 7, 2026).
The results of this study are expected to provide evidence for the effectiveness of structured and visually supported education methods in improving adherence behaviors and clinical outcomes in hemodialysis patients.
- Conditions
- Hemodialysis, Chronic Kidney Disease
- Being tested
- Pecha Kucha Education, Standard Education
- Keywords
- Pecha Kucha, Hemodialysis, Patient Education, Fluid Restriction, Dietary Adherence, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nursing Education
- Medical subject headings
- Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Pecha Kucha EducationBehavioural
A structured and visually supported educational intervention delivered using the Pecha Kucha presentation format to improve patients' understanding of fluid and dietary management.
Standard EducationBehavioural
Routine education provided to patients undergoing hemodialysis according to standard clinical practice.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pecha Kucha Education Group | Experimental | Participants will receive structured education using the Pecha Kucha presentation technique. Receives: Behavioral: Pecha Kucha Education |
| Standard Education | Active comparator | Routine education provided to patients undergoing hemodialysis. Receives: Behavioral: Standard Education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Fluid Adherence (Interdialytic Weight Gain)
Fluid adherence will be assessed using interdialytic weight gain measurements obtained from patient records between dialysis sessions.
Measured: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Serum Potassium Level
Serum potassium levels will be obtained from routine laboratory results.
Measured: Baseline and 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Apr 2026
- Study start9 Apr 2026
- Primary completion10 Jul 2026
- Study completion10 Jul 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HemodialysisStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group receiving Pecha Kucha-based education or the control group receiving standard education.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Büşra Ceren DEMİREL YILDIZ
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Büşra Ceren DEMİREL YILDIZ, Ataturk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07518017
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PK-HD-2026
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 2 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 20 Aug 2026
- 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. The data contain sensitive patient information collected in a clinical setting, and sharing such data is restricted by ethical and institutional regulations.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Pecha Kucha-Based Education on Fluid and Dietary Adherence and Clinical Outcomes in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07518017
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PK-HD-2026
- Conditions
- Hemodialysis, Chronic Kidney Disease
- Keywords
- Pecha Kucha, Hemodialysis, Patient Education, Fluid Restriction, Dietary Adherence, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nursing Education
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Büşra Ceren DEMİREL YILDIZUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jul 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Apr 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 randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of education based on the Pecha Kucha presentation technique on fluid and dietary adherence in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Patients receiving hemodialysis often experience difficulties in adhering to fluid and dietary restrictions, which may lead to adverse clinical outcomes.
The Pecha Kucha technique is a structured, visually supported presentation format designed to improve understanding and retention of information. In this study, patients in the intervention group will receive education using the Pecha Kucha method, while the control group will receive standard education routinely provided in the dialysis unit.
The study will assess whether this innovative educational approach improves adherence to treatment and clinical parameters. The findings are expected to contribute to improving patient education strategies in hemodialysis care.
Detailed description
Hemodialysis patients are required to adhere to strict fluid and dietary restrictions to prevent complications such as fluid overload, electrolyte imbalance, and increased morbidity. However, maintaining adherence remains a significant challenge in clinical practice. Effective patient education plays a crucial role in improving adherence and clinical outcomes.
The Pecha Kucha presentation technique is an innovative educational method characterized by concise, structured, and visually engaging content. It consists of short, timed presentations designed to enhance attention, comprehension, and retention. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Pecha Kucha-based education in improving fluid and dietary adherence among hemodialysis patients.
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with two parallel groups: an intervention group receiving Pecha Kucha-based education and a control group receiving standard education. Participants will be recruited from the dialysis unit of Siirt Training and Research Hospital.
Outcome measures will include fluid adherence (e.g., interdialytic weight gain), dietary adherence, and selected clinical parameters such as serum potassium and phosphorus levels. Measurements will be obtained at baseline and after the intervention period.
Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Siirt University Ethics Committee (Decision No: 2026/01/01/18, Date: January 7, 2026).
The results of this study are expected to provide evidence for the effectiveness of structured and visually supported education methods in improving adherence behaviors and clinical outcomes in hemodialysis patients.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group receiving Pecha Kucha-based education or the control group receiving standard education.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Pecha Kucha Education Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Pecha Kucha EducationParticipants will receive structured education using the Pecha Kucha presentation technique. |
| Standard Education | Active comparator | Behavioral: Standard EducationRoutine education provided to patients undergoing hemodialysis. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Receiving hemodialysis treatment for at least 6 months
- Aged 18 years or older
- Literate
- Willing to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Cognitive or communication impairment
- Participation in a similar education program within the last 3 months
- Presence of terminal illness
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pecha Kucha EducationA structured and visually supported educational intervention delivered using the Pecha Kucha presentation format to improve patients' understanding of fluid and dietary management. | Behavioural | Pecha Kucha Education Group |
| Standard EducationRoutine education provided to patients undergoing hemodialysis according to standard clinical practice. | Behavioural | Standard Education |
Primary outcome
Fluid Adherence (Interdialytic Weight Gain)
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention
Fluid adherence will be assessed using interdialytic weight gain measurements obtained from patient records between dialysis sessions.
1 secondary outcome
Serum Potassium Level
Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
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 20 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared due to privacy and confidentiality considerations. The data contain sensitive patient information collected in a clinical setting, and sharing such data is restricted by ethical and institutional regulations.
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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?
A study testing Pecha Kucha Education and Standard Education in people with Hemodialysis and Chronic Kidney Disease, run by Büşra Ceren DEMİREL YILDIZ 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 4 inclusion and 3 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 20 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?
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?
Fluid Adherence (Interdialytic Weight Gain) (time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention). 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 20 Aug 2026.