Effect of Pecha Kucha Education on Fluid and Diet Adherence in Hemodialysis Patients

April 2, 2026 updated by: Büşra Ceren DEMİREL YILDIZ

Effect of Pecha Kucha-Based Education on Fluid and Dietary Adherence and Clinical Outcomes in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of education based on the Pecha Kucha presentation technique on fluid and dietary adherence in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Patients receiving hemodialysis often experience difficulties in adhering to fluid and dietary restrictions, which may lead to adverse clinical outcomes.

The Pecha Kucha technique is a structured, visually supported presentation format designed to improve understanding and retention of information. In this study, patients in the intervention group will receive education using the Pecha Kucha method, while the control group will receive standard education routinely provided in the dialysis unit.

The study will assess whether this innovative educational approach improves adherence to treatment and clinical parameters. The findings are expected to contribute to improving patient education strategies in hemodialysis care.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Hemodialysis patients are required to adhere to strict fluid and dietary restrictions to prevent complications such as fluid overload, electrolyte imbalance, and increased morbidity. However, maintaining adherence remains a significant challenge in clinical practice. Effective patient education plays a crucial role in improving adherence and clinical outcomes.

The Pecha Kucha presentation technique is an innovative educational method characterized by concise, structured, and visually engaging content. It consists of short, timed presentations designed to enhance attention, comprehension, and retention. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Pecha Kucha-based education in improving fluid and dietary adherence among hemodialysis patients.

This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with two parallel groups: an intervention group receiving Pecha Kucha-based education and a control group receiving standard education. Participants will be recruited from the dialysis unit of Siirt Training and Research Hospital.

Outcome measures will include fluid adherence (e.g., interdialytic weight gain), dietary adherence, and selected clinical parameters such as serum potassium and phosphorus levels. Measurements will be obtained at baseline and after the intervention period.

Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Siirt University Ethics Committee (Decision No: 2026/01/01/18, Date: January 7, 2026).

The results of this study are expected to provide evidence for the effectiveness of structured and visually supported education methods in improving adherence behaviors and clinical outcomes in hemodialysis patients.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

70

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Receiving hemodialysis treatment for at least 6 months
  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Literate
  • Willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cognitive or communication impairment
  • Participation in a similar education program within the last 3 months
  • Presence of terminal illness

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Pecha Kucha Education Group
Participants will receive structured education using the Pecha Kucha presentation technique.
Behavioral: Pecha Kucha Education
A structured and visually supported educational intervention delivered using the Pecha Kucha presentation format to improve patients' understanding of fluid and dietary management.
Active Comparator: Standard Education
Routine education provided to patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Behavioral: Standard Education
Routine education provided to patients undergoing hemodialysis according to standard clinical practice.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Fluid Adherence (Interdialytic Weight Gain)
Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention
Fluid adherence will be assessed using interdialytic weight gain measurements obtained from patient records between dialysis sessions.
Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Serum Potassium Level
Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks
Serum potassium levels will be obtained from routine laboratory results.
Baseline and 4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Büşra Ceren DEMİREL YILDIZ

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

April 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 2, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 2, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

April 8, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 8, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 2, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PK-HD-2026

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data will not be shared due to privacy and confidentiality considerations. The data contain sensitive patient information collected in a clinical setting, and sharing such data is restricted by ethical and institutional regulations.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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