Family TIME: A Family-focused Nursing Intervention for Adults Receiving Haemodialysis and Their Families
Key facts
- Where
- Odense, DenmarkSee the site
Where in Denmark
- Odense University HospitalOdense, DenmarkNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Southern Denmark
- Trial code
- NCT07801937
- Record updated
- 3 September 2026
- Original description
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a structured family conversation intervention can be delivered in a feasible and acceptable way to adults living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their family members. The study will also explore whether the intervention and study procedures are suitable for a future larger clinical trial.Read full original descriptionShow less
Family TIME: Protocol for a Randomised Mixed-methods Feasibility Study of a Family-focused Nursing Intervention for Adults Receiving Haemodialysis and Their Families
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a structured family conversation intervention can be delivered in a feasible and acceptable way to adults living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their family members. The study will also explore whether the intervention and study procedures are suitable for a future larger clinical trial.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Can adults with CKD and their family members be successfully recruited, enrolled, and retained throughout the study? Is the Family Time intervention acceptable and practical for patients, family members, and healthcare professionals? Are the study procedures and selected questionnaires appropriate for evaluating a future larger trial? Does the intervention show potential to support family functioning and well-being?
Researchers will compare the Family Time intervention plus usual care with usual care alone.
Participants will:
Complete questionnaires before and after the study period. Be allocated to either the Family Time intervention or usual care. If allocated to the intervention group, participate in three structured family conversations over approximately 8 weeks, with the option of one additional follow-up conversation.
If allocated to the intervention group, be invited to take part in an interview about their experiences after completing the intervention.
Inclusion: Adult patient aged 18 years or older; Currently receiving in-centre haemodialysis for CKD; Has received in-centre haemodialysis for at least 3 months; Able to read, speak, and understand Danish; Able to provide written informed consent; Able to identify at least one family member willing to participate; Participating family member aged 18 years or older; Participating family member able to speak and understand Danish; Participating family member able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion: Currently receiving structured family therapy or another family-focused psychosocial intervention; Documented cognitive impairment preventing informed consent or participation; Clinically assessed as too physically or psychologically unwell to participate; Unable to participate in Danish.