Clinical trials: Cancer Caregivers
Bladder Cancer, Cancer of the Bladder, Recurrent
CISTO: Comparison of Intravesical Therapy and Surgery as Treatment Options for Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is the most common urinary tract cancer and the 5th most common cancer in the US (1). Yet bladder cancer research is underfunded relative to other common cancers.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Cancer of the Bladder, Recurrent, Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Trial name
- CISTO (NCT03933826)
- Where
- 36 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 570 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Malignant Glioma
Psychological Intervention for Caregivers of Patients With Malignant Gliomas
This research study is evaluating a psychological intervention for caregivers of loved ones with malignant gliomas.
- Trial name
- NCT03735498
- Testing
- Psychological Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Glioblastomas, Sarcoma
Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Mindfulness-based Intervention for Children and Young Adults With High Grade or High-Risk Cancer and Their Caregivers
Background: People cope with cancer in different ways. Mindfulness means focusing on the present moment with an open mind. Researchers want to see if this can help children and young adults with a high-grade high-risk cancer with…
- Conditions
- Glioblastomas, Sarcoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03538587
- Testing
- Enhanced Mindfulness Intervention, Psychoeducation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer, Survivorship
A Dyadic Intervention for Young Adult Patients With Cancer and Their Partner Caregivers
The purpose of this pilot study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a brief psychotherapy intervention to improve psychosocial coping and maintain couple relationships among young adults (aged 25-39) with cancer…
- Conditions
- Cancer, Survivorship, Caregiver Burden, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- YAD (NCT06172907)
- Testing
- Young Adults Coping with Cancer Together Intervention
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Caregiver, Hematologic Malignancy
Proof-of-Concept Trial of a Positive Psychology Intervention for Caregivers of Patients Undergoing HSCT
Caregivers (i.e., family and friends) of patients with cancer are essential in providing care during cancer treatment. For patients who are undergoing a hematopoietic stem cell transplant/transplantation (HSCT) as treatment for…
- Trial name
- PATH-C (NCT05216978)
- Testing
- Positive Psychology Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A Patient-Centered Communication Tool (UR-GOAL) Versus Usual Care for Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Their Caregivers, and Their Oncologists
The objective of this study is to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of the UR-GOAL tool in improving shared decision making and communication between older patients with AML and their oncologists in a pilot randomized trial.
- Trial name
- UR-GOAL 2 (NCT05335369)
- Testing
- UR-GOAL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Neoplasms
Exercise Intervention for LGBT Cancer Survivors
The purpose of this study is to test preliminary efficacy, as well as acceptability and feasibility, of a dyadic exercise intervention, the current study will randomize LGBT cancer survivors and their non-professional caregivers…
- Trial name
- NCT02459769
- Testing
- Exercise for Cancer Patients
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Pediatric Cancer
An eHealth Psychosocial Intervention for Caregivers of Children With Cancer
The psychosocial needs of children with cancer and their families are well-documented in the literature, including the increased risk of parental posttraumatic stress, parental anxiety, and decreased family functioning.
- Trial name
- NCT05333601
- Testing
- eSCCIP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Bladder Cancer, Patient Engagement
Recovery Support for Bladder Cancer Patients and Caregivers
For patients with certain types of bladder cancer, the removal of the bladder and the construction of an artificial bladder or reservoir are the only treatment options.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Patient Engagement, Patient Empowerment, Ileal Conduit
- Trial name
- NCT04055311
- Testing
- Cancer Resource Information Support (CRIS), Usual Care Enhanced
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Cancer, Pain
ACCESS (Access for Cancer Caregivers for Education and Support for Shared Decision Making)
The project will test the effect of educating and supporting family caregivers of hospice cancer patients on their active participation in shared decision making in the plan of care for their patients.
- Trial name
- ACCESS (NCT02929108)
- Testing
- Facebook, ACCESS
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 489 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cancer
Positive Activities for Asian American Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Positive Activities for Asian American Cancer Patients and Caregivers
- Trial name
- NCT05203614
- Testing
- Household Contribution, Outside Contribution, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Quality of Life, Brain Diseases
Long Term Survivors of High-grade Glioma and Their Caregivers
This study builds on the limited body of existing literature combined with the results from the investigators' previous research conducted with 30 newly diagnosed patients with high-grade glioma (HGG) and 33 of their caregivers.
- Conditions
- Quality of Life, Brain Diseases, Depression, Physical Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT02965144
- Testing
- no treatment
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Bone Marrow Transplant, Information Disclosure
Effects of Digital Stories Intervention on Psychosocial Well-being
Patients and caregivers undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation often continue to experience anxiety, depression, isolation, and other psychosocial distress.
- Conditions
- Bone Marrow Transplant, Information Disclosure, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Psychosocial Health
- Trial name
- NCT03654599
- Testing
- Baseline Surveys, Digital Stories Intervention, Information Control Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Cancer
Caregivers' and Cancer Survivors' Psychological Distress & Symptom Management
Sample: The sample will be 298 ethnically diverse (30% Hispanic) survivors who have a new diagnosis or localized recurrence of solid tumor cancer and elevated depression or anxiety and their informal caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT03743415
- Testing
- Handbook, TIP-C plus Handbook
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 908 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Resilience, Psychological, Advance Care Planning
Facilitating Advance Care Planning Discussions for People With Advanced Cancer
The aims of this study are to (1) identify the advance care planning deliberation process among 20 dyads of patients with advanced cancer and family caregivers and (2) conduct usability testing among 9 dyads to refine the content…
- Trial name
- NCT06061965
- Testing
- Web-based resilience-building intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Cancer Patients, Family Caregivers
A Study Comparing Two Types of Supportive Interventions for Caregivers of Patients With Cancer
The purpose of this study is to compare two types of therapy for caregivers of cancer patients: Emotion Regulation Therapy for Cancer Caregivers (ERT-C) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-C).
- Trial name
- NCT04802720
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cancer Caregivers (CBT-C), Emotion Regulation Therapy for Cancer Caregivers (ERT-C)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 348 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
HPV Vaccination, Vaccine; Uptake
PREVENT HPV-Related Cancers - BootCamp Translation
This study will serve as one of the first to develop and test the effectiveness of strategies to promote HPV vaccination among diverse rural parents and caregivers of children ages 9-17 years in the Mountain West.
- Conditions
- HPV Vaccination, Vaccine; Uptake, Vaccination; Series Completion
- Trial name
- PREVENT (NCT06290206)
- Testing
- PREVENT - BCT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Stress, Cancer Diagnosis
Building Resiliency Among Caregivers of Curvivors and Metavivors
The main purpose of this research study is to assess the feasibility and participants' satisfaction of the Stress Management and Resiliency - Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (SMART-3RP) and compare this treatment with…
- Conditions
- Stress, Cancer Diagnosis, Distress, Emotional
- Trial name
- ForTe (NCT05702723)
- Testing
- Smart-3RP, Enhanced Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease
Caregiver Outlook: An Intervention to Improve Caregiving in Serious Illness
Informal caregivers provide a majority of care for patients during serious illness. Lack of preparation and completion may leave caregivers less capable of caring for a loved one or making crucial decisions influencing care.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01672294
- Testing
- Preparation and life completion, Attention Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 286 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cancer
Exercise Intervention for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
The purpose of the study is to see whether exercise can improve the health and well-being of cancer survivors. We also want to know about the health and well being of caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT01883635
- Testing
- Survivor-only progressive walking and resistance exercise, Dyadic progressive walking and resistance exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester