Clinical trials: Family Caregivers
Depression, Caregivers
The WeACT Program for Family Caregivers of People Living With Dementia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether WeACT, a self-paced, web-based program, is feasible and helpful for adult family caregivers of a relative living with dementia.
- Conditions
- Depression, Caregivers, Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT07342569
- Testing
- WeACT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Stress, Anxiety
Yoga for Family Caregivers of Alzheimers Disease Patient
This study evaluates the effects of the practice of yoga in combination with compassion meditation on the quality of life, attention, vitality and self-compassion of family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
- Conditions
- Stress, Anxiety, Compassion
- Trial name
- NCT02563483
- Testing
- yoga and compassion meditation program
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Stroke, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
Caregiver Burden and Psychological Outcomes in Caregivers of Stroke Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
This cross-sectional observational study aims to evaluate caregiver burden, fatigue, sleep quality, and depression among family caregivers of stroke patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
- Conditions
- Stroke, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Caregiver
- Trial name
- CARE-LUTS (NCT07480642)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Cultural Diversity
Juntos: A Pilot Test of a Dating Violence Intervention for Latine Families
In this trial, we will be pilot-testing a family-based dating violence prevention program for Latine caregivers and adolescents.
- Conditions
- Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Cultural Diversity, Prevention, Parent
- Trial name
- NCT06672679
- Testing
- Juntos, Resource guide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Sedentary Lifestyle
Exergame Study for Family Caregivers
The goal of this study is to examine Go\&Grow as a social exergame intervention to increase physical activity and social support, to promote well-being in family caregivers, and to test social support and physical activity as…
- Trial name
- NCT05032872
- Testing
- Social Exergame Treatment Group, Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brandeis University
Neuromuscular Diseases
The Peer Support Study
Competent family caregivers (FC) are essential for successful caring for individuals with NMD. However, family caregiving is known to contribute to significant FC burden and social isolation, and negatively affects FC health.
- Trial name
- NCT05070624
- Testing
- The Virtual Peer Support Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Caregiver Distress, Emotional Distress
The Coma Family Program (COMA-F): A Resilience Program for Caregivers of Patients With Severe Acute Brain Injury
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether COMA-F is more efficacious at reducing emotional distress in caregivers of patients with severe acute brain injuries, compared to health education control.
- Conditions
- Caregiver Distress, Emotional Distress, Caregivers, Resilience
- Trial name
- COMA-F (NCT07331324)
- Testing
- Coma Family Program 1, Coma Family Program 2
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Caregiver Burden, Caregiver Stress Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimer's Disease/Related Dementias Caregiver Support Intervention
The TBI-AD/ADRD Caregiver Support Intervention (TACSI) incorporates psychosocial and psychoeducational approaches with the objective of: a) identifying stressors associated with caregiving for family members who have the dual…
- Conditions
- Caregiver Burden, Caregiver Stress Syndrome, Caregiver Burnout
- Trial name
- TACSI (NCT05465109)
- Testing
- TBI-AD/ADRD Caregiver Support Intervention (TACSI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Self-Compassion, Control
Self-Compassionate Writing for Caregivers of Older Adults
The goal of this study was to test an online writing intervention to encourage a self-compassionate mindset in family caregivers of older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06507826
- Testing
- Self-Compassionate Writing for Caregivers of Older Adults
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 652 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Farah Wiita
Bacterial Infection
Mastering Hospital Antimicrobial Resistance and Its Spread Into the Community
Detailed activity: Family members and caregivers of carrier residents will be screened for ESBL and MRSA. Screening will be performed by obtaining nares and perirectal cultures.
- Trial name
- NCT00765778
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Breast Cancer
Complementary and Alternative Medicine on Mental Health in Breast Cancer Patients
During cancer treatment, several patient experience substantial psychological distress, mainly depression and anxiety, which can persist over years after completion of treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04427215
- Testing
- Complementary and alternative medicines
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Klaipėda University
Stress, Depression
Heart Failure Caregiver Study
Family caregivers are vulnerable to health problems because of the stress and demands of their role as a caregiver. With the growing incidence of heart failure (HF) and the anticipated growth in the aging population, the number…
- Trial name
- NCT01937936
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Health Education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Post-stroke Depression
Affective Touching on Poststroke Depression
This mixed-method study includes a randomised controlled trial and an exploratory qualitative study, and aims to examine the effects of caregiver-delivered affective touch on depressive symptoms, state of attachment security…
- Trial name
- NCT03789994
- Testing
- Affective touch, Fine motor exercise
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Palliative Care, Caregiver Burden
Coping Psychoeducation for Family Caregivers of Palliative Care Patients
This quasi-experimental study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a six-week, nurse-led structured coping psychoeducation program for family caregivers of patients receiving palliative care.
- Conditions
- Palliative Care, Caregiver Burden, Burnout, Family Caregivers
- Trial name
- COPE-PAL (NCT07749339)
- Testing
- coping psychoeducation program, Routine Care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kastamonu University
End of Life, Support, Family
User Testing of an End of Life Medication Support Intervention for Lay Carers (Palliate).
The aim of this study is to evaluate the acceptability, safety and efficiency of the Palliate intervention. The Palliate intervention is a nurse-led process that includes training and documentation materials to support lay carers…
- Trial name
- NCT06526637
- Testing
- Paper Package, V1 + Preparation Sheet, V2 + Video Training
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Dementia, Nurse Care Coordination
Dyadic, App-supported Collaborative Care Intervention Trial for Family Caregivers of People Living With Dementia
In Germany, approximately 1.8 million individuals are living with dementia, representing a considerable share of those requiring long-term care.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Nurse Care Coordination, Informal Caregiver
- Trial name
- Living@Home (NCT07251088)
- Testing
- Experimental arm
- Where
- 12 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 554 people
- Sponsor
- German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)
Family Caregivers, Sleep
Improving Sleep Health Outcomes for Family Caregivers
This pilot study is intended to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of an adapted sleep health intervention for family caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT07513246
- Testing
- Family Caregiver Transdiagnostic Intervention for Sleep and Circadian Dysfunction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Uncertainty, Advanced Cancer
Uncertainty in Illness in Palliative Care: an Intervention for Family Caregivers
Background: The increase of chronic diseases has reached an increase in the suffering of advanced diseases and an inability of health care systems to give access to the population that suffers them.
- Conditions
- Uncertainty, Advanced Cancer, Family Members, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT03518970
- Testing
- Nursing intervention
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Palliative Care, Cancer
Mobile Health Application for Family Caregivers in Home Palliative Care
Family caregivers play a central role in providing daily care for patients receiving home palliative care. However, caregiving responsibilities may lead to increased burden, stress, and difficulties in symptom management and care…
- Conditions
- Palliative Care, Cancer, Caregiver
- Trial name
- CARE-Mobile (NCT07654998)
- Testing
- Mobile Health Application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Well-Being, Psychological, Engagement
The Impact of the Family Room App on Caregivers
Engaging families in patient care during serious illness can enhance care quality, reduce social isolation, boost satisfaction, and lower healthcare costs.
- Conditions
- Well-Being, Psychological, Engagement, Satisfaction, Consumer
- Trial name
- NCT06463158
- Testing
- Family Room Application
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska