CancerNUTRI-NURSE-VNNCT07566169
Co-designed Nutritional Training Program for Oncology Nurses in Vietnam
A study testing Co-Designed Nutritional Training Program in people with Cancer and Nutrition Disorders, run by VinUniversity at 1 site in Vietnam.
Trial summary
This study evaluates a co-designed nutritional training program for oncology nurses in Vietnam. The aim is to improve nurses' knowledge, confidence, and clinical practice in providing nutritional support for patients with cancer experiencing treatment-related symptoms. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Cancer, Nutrition Disorders, Chemotherapy-Related Symptoms
- What is being tested?
- Co-Designed Nutritional Training Program
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteVietnam
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2024to 30 Aug 2024
- 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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Registered oncology nurses involved in direct patient care
- Working in oncology departments at the study site
- Willing to participate in the training program and evaluation
Who cannot join
- Nurses not involved in direct patient care
- Nurses unable to attend the full training program
- Nurses who decline to participate
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Co-Designed Nutritional Training Program for Oncology Nurses in Vietnam: A Single-Group Pre-Post Intervention Study
This study evaluates a co-designed nutritional training program for oncology nurses in Vietnam. The aim is to improve nurses' knowledge, confidence, and clinical practice in providing nutritional support for patients with cancer experiencing treatment-related symptoms.
The study used a single-group pre-post intervention design. Oncology nurses participated in a structured training program that included theoretical sessions and supervised clinical practice. After training, nurses delivered nutritional support to patients during routine care.
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The study assessed changes in nurses' knowledge, self-confidence, and practice performance before and after the intervention. In addition, the acceptability of the program was evaluated from both nurses and patients who received the nutritional support.
This study provides preliminary evidence on the feasibility and potential effectiveness of a nurse-led nutritional training program and supports the integration of structured nutritional care into routine oncology practice.
Read the detailed description
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of a co-designed nutritional training program for oncology nurses in Vietnam. The intervention was developed using a co-design approach involving patients, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure relevance, feasibility, and cultural appropriateness.
The study employed a single-group pre-post intervention design and was conducted at a tertiary teaching hospital in Vietnam. A convenience sample of oncology nurses participated in the training program. The intervention consisted of a three-day training workshop, including theoretical education on cancer-related nutrition and supervised clinical practice sessions. During the clinical component, nurses applied their knowledge in real patient interactions under supervision, using a structured checklist to guide nutritional assessment and counselling.
Following the training, nurses delivered nutritional support to patients with cancer experiencing treatment-related symptoms, including gastrointestinal and oral complications affecting dietary intake. The intervention focused on symptom-based dietary management strategies, practical counselling techniques, and patient-centered communication.
The primary outcomes were changes in nurses' knowledge and self-confidence in providing nutritional support, measured before and after the training program. Secondary outcomes included nurses' clinical practice performance, assessed using a standardized observational checklist, and the acceptability of the intervention among both nurses and patients.
Patient participants received nutritional support as part of routine care delivered by trained nurses. Acceptability was assessed one week after the intervention using a structured questionnaire to evaluate perceived usefulness, clarity, and applicability of the dietary guidance.
This study provides preliminary evidence on the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of a nurse-led, co-designed nutritional training program. The findings support the role of oncology nurses in delivering structured nutritional care and highlight the potential for integrating such interventions into routine clinical practice, particularly in resource-constrained settings.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Nutrition Disorders, Chemotherapy-Related Symptoms
- Being tested
- Co-Designed Nutritional Training Program
- Keywords
- Oncology Nursing, Nutritional Support, Cancer Patients, Nurse-Led Intervention, Co-Design, Self-Efficacy, Symptom Management, Nutrition Education, Chemotherapy Side Effects
- Medical subject headings
- Neoplasms, Nutrition Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Co-Designed Nutritional Training ProgramBehavioural
The intervention is a co-designed nutritional training program for oncology nurses developed through stakeholder engagement, including patients and healthcare professionals. The program consists of a three-day workshop combining theoretical education and supervised clinical practice.
The training focuses on symptom-based nutritional management for cancer patients, including dietary strategies for common treatment-related symptoms such as nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and oral complications. Nurses are trained to use a structured checklist to guide nutritional assessment, identify patient needs, and provide tailored counselling.
Following the training, nurses apply the acquired knowledge and skills during real patient interactions in routine clinical care, delivering individualized nutritional support based on patients' symptoms and conditions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Nutritional Training Program | Experimental | Participants receive a co-designed nutritional training program consisting of a three-day workshop with theoretical education and supervised clinical practice. Following the training, oncology nurses apply the acquired knowledge and skills to provide nutritional support to cancer patients during routine care, using a structured checklist to guide assessment and counselling. Receives: Behavioral: Co-Designed Nutritional Training Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Nutritional Knowledge Score
Nutritional knowledge of oncology nurses measured using a 25-item structured questionnaire assessing knowledge of cancer-related nutrition and dietary management. Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 7 days post-intervention
Change in Self-Confidence in Providing Nutritional Support
Self-reported confidence of oncology nurses measured using a 17-item Likert scale assessing confidence in delivering nutritional support for cancer-related symptoms. Each item is rated from 1 (not confident at all) to 5 (very confident), with higher scores indicating greater confidence.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 7 days post-intervention
Secondary outcomes (2)
Clinical Practice Performance Score
Nurses' competency in delivering nutritional support assessed using a standardized observational checklist during real patient interactions. The checklist includes 8 key tasks scored from 0 to 2, with total scores ranging from 0 to 16. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Measured: Immediately post-intervention during supervised clinical practice
Acceptability of the Training Program
Acceptability of the intervention assessed among nurses and patients using the Intervention Rating Profile (IRP-15). The scale includes 15 items rated on a 6-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating greater acceptability.
Measured: One week after intervention delivery
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 May 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2024
- Primary completion30 Aug 2024
- Study completion30 Aug 2024
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 CancerStudies 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- A single-group pre-post intervention design in which all participants receive the training program, with outcomes assessed before and after the intervention.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- VinUniversity
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Phung Thi Hanh, VinUniversity
- Investigators
- Lan Van Hoang, Dr, Study chair, Phenikaa University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07566169
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- VMEC-72-2024-NUTRI
- Other IDs
- 72/2024/QĐ-VMEC
- Acronym
- NUTRI-NURSE-VN
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: Individual participant data (IPD) sharing has not yet been determined. Data sharing will be considered in accordance with institutional policies, ethical approvals, and participant confidentiality requirements.
Publications
Phung TH, Nguyen TN, Hoang LV, Truong QT, Bradford N. Improving nurse-led nutritional support for patients with cancer: a protocol using co-design approach. Journal of Nursing Science. 2024.
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
- Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Co-Designed Nutritional Training Program for Oncology Nurses in Vietnam: A Single-Group Pre-Post Intervention Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07566169
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NUTRI-NURSE-VN / VMEC-72-2024-NUTRI
- Conditions
- Cancer, Nutrition Disorders, Chemotherapy-Related Symptoms
- Keywords
- Oncology Nursing, Nutritional Support, Cancer Patients, Nurse-Led Intervention, Co-Design, Self-Efficacy, Symptom Management, Nutrition Education
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- VinUniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 May 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 evaluates a co-designed nutritional training program for oncology nurses in Vietnam. The aim is to improve nurses' knowledge, confidence, and clinical practice in providing nutritional support for patients with cancer experiencing treatment-related symptoms.
The study used a single-group pre-post intervention design. Oncology nurses participated in a structured training program that included theoretical sessions and supervised clinical practice. After training, nurses delivered nutritional support to patients during routine care.
The study assessed changes in nurses' knowledge, self-confidence, and practice performance before and after the intervention. In addition, the acceptability of the program was evaluated from both nurses and patients who received the nutritional support.
This study provides preliminary evidence on the feasibility and potential effectiveness of a nurse-led nutritional training program and supports the integration of structured nutritional care into routine oncology practice.
Detailed description
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of a co-designed nutritional training program for oncology nurses in Vietnam. The intervention was developed using a co-design approach involving patients, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure relevance, feasibility, and cultural appropriateness.
The study employed a single-group pre-post intervention design and was conducted at a tertiary teaching hospital in Vietnam. A convenience sample of oncology nurses participated in the training program. The intervention consisted of a three-day training workshop, including theoretical education on cancer-related nutrition and supervised clinical practice sessions. During the clinical component, nurses applied their knowledge in real patient interactions under supervision, using a structured checklist to guide nutritional assessment and counselling.
Following the training, nurses delivered nutritional support to patients with cancer experiencing treatment-related symptoms, including gastrointestinal and oral complications affecting dietary intake. The intervention focused on symptom-based dietary management strategies, practical counselling techniques, and patient-centered communication.
The primary outcomes were changes in nurses' knowledge and self-confidence in providing nutritional support, measured before and after the training program. Secondary outcomes included nurses' clinical practice performance, assessed using a standardized observational checklist, and the acceptability of the intervention among both nurses and patients.
Patient participants received nutritional support as part of routine care delivered by trained nurses. Acceptability was assessed one week after the intervention using a structured questionnaire to evaluate perceived usefulness, clarity, and applicability of the dietary guidance.
This study provides preliminary evidence on the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of a nurse-led, co-designed nutritional training program. The findings support the role of oncology nurses in delivering structured nutritional care and highlight the potential for integrating such interventions into routine clinical practice, particularly in resource-constrained settings.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- A single-group pre-post intervention design in which all participants receive the training program, with outcomes assessed before and after the intervention.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Nutritional Training Program | Experimental | Behavioral: Co-Designed Nutritional Training ProgramParticipants receive a co-designed nutritional training program consisting of a three-day workshop with theoretical education and supervised clinical practice. Following the training, oncology nurses apply the acquired knowledge and skills to provide nutritional support to cancer patients during routine care, using a structured checklist to guide assessment and counselling. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Registered oncology nurses involved in direct patient care
- Working in oncology departments at the study site
- Willing to participate in the training program and evaluation
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Nurses not involved in direct patient care
- Nurses unable to attend the full training program
- Nurses who decline to participate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Designed Nutritional Training ProgramThe intervention is a co-designed nutritional training program for oncology nurses developed through stakeholder engagement, including patients and healthcare professionals. The program consists of a three-day workshop combining theoretical education and supervised clinical practice. The training focuses on symptom-based nutritional management for cancer patients, including dietary strategies for common treatment-related symptoms such as nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and oral complications. Nurses are trained to use a structured checklist to guide nutritional assessment, identify patient needs, and provide tailored counselling. Following the training, nurses apply the acquired knowledge and skills during real patient interactions in routine clinical care, delivering individualized nutritional support based on patients' symptoms and conditions. | Behavioural | Nutritional Training Program |
Primary outcome
Change in Nutritional Knowledge Score
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 7 days post-intervention
Nutritional knowledge of oncology nurses measured using a 25-item structured questionnaire assessing knowledge of cancer-related nutrition and dietary management. Scores range from 0 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge.
Change in Self-Confidence in Providing Nutritional Support
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 7 days post-intervention
Self-reported confidence of oncology nurses measured using a 17-item Likert scale assessing confidence in delivering nutritional support for cancer-related symptoms. Each item is rated from 1 (not confident at all) to 5 (very confident), with higher scores indicating greater confidence.
2 secondary outcomes
Clinical Practice Performance Score
Time frame: Immediately post-intervention during supervised clinical practice
Acceptability of the Training Program
Time frame: One week after intervention delivery
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 24 Aug 2026.
- BackgroundPhung TH, Nguyen TN, Hoang LV, Truong QT, Bradford N. Improving nurse-led nutritional support for patients with cancer: a protocol using co-design approach. Journal of Nursing Science. 2024.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. Individual participant data (IPD) sharing has not yet been determined. Data sharing will be considered in accordance with institutional policies, ethical approvals, and participant confidentiality requirements.
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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.
Lan Van Hoang, Dr study chair
Phenikaa University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Co-Designed Nutritional Training Program in people with Cancer and Nutrition Disorders, run by VinUniversity at 1 site in Vietnam.
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 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 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 Vietnam. 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?
Change in Nutritional Knowledge Score (time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 7 days post-intervention). 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 NCT07566169, 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 24 Aug 2026.