The Mobile-based Training System in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Peritoneal Dialysis

• Registration Number: NCT06876987
• Lead Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital

Brief Summary

The mobile-based training system can effectively improve the knowledge and technical correctness of peritoneal dialysis patients.

Detailed Description

Use mobile-based training system in peritoneal dialysis patients' retraining programs and continuously monitor the effectiveness.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Study Start: 2025-03-06
• Study First Submitted: 2025-03-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-03-13
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-13
• Study First Posted: 2025-03-14
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-14
• Primary Completion: 2026-03-05
• Study Completion: 2026-03-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients who have received peritoneal dialysis for more than 3 months; patients who have received peritoneal dialysis for less than 3 months but have recovered from peritonitis or catheter-related infection; patients who are conscious and have no mental illness.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients who are unable to perform peritoneal dialysis independently; illiterate; suffering from peritonitis or catheter exit site infection.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Peritoneal Dialysis Knowledge Scale	Immediately after recruitment, 1 month and 2 months after intervention	Knowledge issues related to peritoneal dialysis. The Peritoneal Dialysis Care Knowledge Questionnaire will include questions related to hand hygiene, peritoneal dialysis exchange procedures, catheter exit-site care, and knowledge about infections and peritonitis. The questionnaire consists of approximately 20 questions. Each correct answer is awarded 1 point, while incorrect answers receive 0 points, with a total score of 20 points. A higher score indicates better knowledge of peritoneal dialysis care among participants.
Peritoneal Dialysis Procedure Checklist	Immediately after recruitment, 1 month and 2 months after intervention	This scale is used to evaluate all steps involved in hand hygiene, peritoneal dialysis solution bag exchange, and catheter exit-site care. Each item is assessed with a "Yes" or "No" response, with a total of 25 items. Correct actions are awarded 1 point, while incorrect actions receive 0 points, for a maximum score of 25. Higher scores indicate better proficiency in peritoneal dialysis care-related techniques among participants.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Infection event rate	6 months after recruitment	Infection event related to catheter exit care and peritonitis

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

China Medical University; 🇨🇳 Taichung, Taiwan