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NCT Number: NCT07776106

The Perspectives of Those Who Experienced the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake

The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of individuals who experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake through a qualitative approach.

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Key information

Conditions

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Having experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake
  • Being 18 years of age or older,
  • Agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • The presence of medical/psychiatric conditions that may affect study measurements (e.g., neurological disorders, severe psychiatric illness)
  • Individuals with orthopedic, neurological, or other problems that developed before or due to the earthquake and that may prevent the participant from participating in the assessments

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Open-Ended Questionnaire

    Time frame: At baseline (Day 1)

    Participants will be asked 7 open-ended questions about how they were affected by the Kahramanmaraş earthquake, how their lives changed, and how they returned to their normal daily routines: What was the biggest change in your life after the earthquake? What was the most important thing that kept you going after the earthquake? What is the most important lesson you learned from your earthquake experience? What factors made it easier to return to your normal daily routine after the earthquake? What factors made it difficult to return to your normal daily routine after the earthquake? How did the earthquake affect you psychologically? How long did you stay in temporary shelter after the earthquake?

Secondary outcomes

  1. Participant Introduction Form

    Time frame: At baseline (Day 1)

    The following questions addressing the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants will be asked: Age, Gender, Height, Weight, Education level, Location during the earthquake, Was your home damaged?, Were you forced to relocate due to the earthquake?, Did you suffer any physical injuries during the earthquake?, Were any of your relatives injured?, Did you lose a first-degree relative in the earthquake?, Did you receive psychological support after the earthquake?, Did you have a disaster/emergency kit in your home before the earthquake?, Did you receive disaster training before the earthquake?

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Zülal TATAR

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Registry information

Official study title

The Perspectives of Those Who Experienced the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake: a Qualitative Study

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Aug 20, 2026
Registry last updated
Aug 20, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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