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NCT Number: NCT03069105

An Exploratory Study of Caregiver Burden Among Family Caregivers of Patients With Cancer

This study will look at caregiver burden and the coping behavior of caregivers of patients with cancer. Through this study, the investigators will identify the relationship between cognitive dysfunction (measured as a proxy rating by the caregiver), resilience, social support, cognitive appraisal, coping behavior, and caregiver burden, anxiety, and depression among family caregivers of patients with cancer.

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Key information

Conditions

Caregivers Cancer Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Burbank, California, United States

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About this study

The goal of this study is to explore caregiver burden and the coping behavior of caregivers of patients with cancer. It has been documented that non-professional caregivers and long-term care providers to patients with cancer receive little preparation, information, or support to perform their vital role. Through this study, the investigators will identify the relationship between cognitive dysfunction, resilience, social support, cognitive appraisal, coping behavior, and caregiver burden, anxiety, and depression among family caregivers of patients with cancer. The findings of this study will direct future intervention studies to reduce caregiver burden and improve outcomes for the many individuals caring for family members with cancer.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Self-identified primary caregiver of patients with cancer
  • Co-residence with the patient
  • Providing a minimum of 4 hours of direct care for at least 3 days per week
  • Able to speak, read, and understand English
  • Willing to participate in completion of surveys

Exclusion criteria

  • Professional or paid caregivers

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire

Other

Participants will complete paper and pencil or electronic questionnaires at the cancer center or in the privacy of their own homes.

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in Caregiver Burden Score [Caregiver Reaction Assessment (CRA)]

    Time frame: 1 year

    Relation between caregiver burden subscale scores and caregiver resilience, social support, and coping

Secondary outcomes

  1. Changes in Anxiety and Depression Score [Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)]

    Time frame: 1 year

    Relation between caregiver anxiety and depression score and caregiver resilience, social support, and coping

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Saint John's Cancer Institute

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Registry information

Official study title

An Exploratory Study of Caregiver Burden Among Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Mar 3, 2017
Registry last updated
Nov 13, 2020

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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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