NCT07465770

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program designed to improve clinicians' ability to care for adult orphans. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted to examine the effects of the training program on clinicians' knowledge, self-efficacy, and clinical practice related to caring for adult orphans at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after the intervention.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
7mo left

Started Jan 2026

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
enrolling by invitation

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress37%
Jan 2026Jan 2027

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 30, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 4, 2026

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 12, 2026

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 31, 2026

Expected
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 31, 2027

Last Updated

March 12, 2026

Status Verified

March 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

March 4, 2026

Last Update Submit

March 11, 2026

Conditions

Social IsolationHealth Services Accessibility

Keywords

cliniciansknowledgeself-efficacyclinical practiceadult orphans

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Clinicians' Knowledge about Caring for Adult Orphans

    Knowledge regarding the care of adult orphans measured using the Clinicians' Knowledge about Caring for Adult Orphans Scale, a 17-item questionnaire developed by the research team. Each correct response is scored as 1 point and incorrect or "do not know" responses are scored as 0 points. Total scores range from 0 to 17, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge. Unit of Measure: Score on knowledge scale (0-17)

    Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after the intervention

  • Clinicians' Self-Efficacy about Caring for Adult Orphans

    Self-efficacy in caring for adult orphans measured using the Clinicians' Self-Efficacy about Caring for Adult Orphans Scale, a 10-item questionnaire rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Total scores range from 10 to 50, with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy. Unit of Measure: Score on self-efficacy scale (10-50)

    Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after the intervention

  • Clinicians' Clinical Practice about Caring for Adult Orphans

    Clinical practice in caring for adult orphans measured using the Clinicians' Clinical Practice about Caring for Adult Orphans Scale, a 10-item questionnaire rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Total scores range from 10 to 50, with higher scores indicating better clinical practice. Unit of Measure: Score on clinical practice scale (10-50)

    Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after the intervention

Study Arms (2)

Experimental group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receiving Caring for Adult Orphans

Behavioral: Caring for Adult Orphans

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Caring for Adult OrphansBEHAVIORAL

The Caring for Adult Orphans training program has been developed to improve clinicians' knowledge, self-efficacy, and clinical practice in caring for adult orphans. The program consists of three components: A film highlighting issues related to adult orphans and unbefriended older adults. A second film introducing the Hospice Palliative Care Act and the Patient Right to Autonomy Act to enhance participants' understanding of relevant legal and ethical frameworks. Three common clinical scenarios involving the care of adult orphans, used for group discussion and structured debriefing.

Experimental group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Full-time healthcare professionals working in the selected outpatient or inpatient divisions.
  • Includes physicians, nurses, social workers, and psychologists.
  • Willing and able to provide informed consent for participation.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Chang Gung University

Taoyuan District, 333, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Social Isolation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Social BehaviorBehavior

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 4, 2026

First Posted

March 12, 2026

Study Start

January 30, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 31, 2027

Last Updated

March 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

The informed consent obtained from participants did not include provisions for sharing individual participant data with external researchers; therefore, IPD will not be made available.

Locations

TW(1)