NCT07368556 The Impact of a Nursing Care Program Based on Human Caring Theory on Adolescents With Self-harm
| NCT ID | NCT07368556 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Akdeniz University |
| Condition | Self Harm |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 48 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-18 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-03 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
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This trial targets 48 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-18 with a primary completion date of 2027-03.
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Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of a Nursing Care Program based on Human Caring Theory on self-esteem, coping, and self-compassion in adolescents exhibiting self-harming behavior. Hypotheses of the research: H1-a: The self-esteem level of adolescents exhibiting self-harm in the intervention group that received the Human Caring Theory-Based Nursing Care Program differed significantly from the control group. H1-b: The self-compassion level of adolescents exhibiting self-harm in the intervention group that received the Human Caring Theory-Based Nursing Care Program differed significantly from the control group. H1-c: The coping level of adolescents exhibiting self-harm in the intervention group that received the Human Caring Theory-Based Nursing Care Program differed significantly from the control group. This study is a randomized, controlled, single-blind experimental design. It will be conducted between March 2026 and March 2027 at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Diseases Outpatient Clinic of Antalya City Hospital with 48 adolescents (24 in the intervention group and 24 in the control group) who meet the inclusion criteria. The Human Caring Theory-Based Nursing Care Program will be applied individually and face-to-face to adolescents in the intervention group through structured therapeutic interviews. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form, the Inventory of Statements About Self-injury, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Coping Scale for Adolescents, and the Short Form of the Self-Compassion Scale. Data analysis will be performed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 31.0 software package. It is believed that the Human Caring Theory-Based Nursing Care Program may be effective in improving self-esteem, self-compassion, and coping skills in adolescents exhibiting self-harm behavior.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The study will include adolescents who: * are aged 14-18 years, * volunteer to participate in the study, and * have self-harm according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * Adolescents with speech, hearing, comprehension, or visual impairments, as well as those receiving psychosocial support during the research process, will not be included in the study. Sampling Exclusion Criteria: * Adolescents who did not participate in all interviews * Were admitted to the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry clinic for treatment during the research process, * Did not wish to continue participating in the interviews will be excluded from the study.
Contact & Investigator
Dudu KARAKAYA, PhD
STUDY DIRECTOR
Akdeniz University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07368556 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 14 Years or older, up to 18 Years, studying Self Harm. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07368556 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07368556 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ucanhilal26@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07368556 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07368556 clinical trial?
NCT07368556 is sponsored by Akdeniz University. The principal investigator is Dudu KARAKAYA, PhD at Akdeniz University. The trial plans to enroll 48 participants.