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NCT Number: NCT05162807

Intervention to Improve Caregiver Palliative Care Knowledge and Attitudes

This randomized clinical trial will assess whether a psychoeducational intervention will improve palliative care knowledge and attitudes among close friends and family members of individuals with cancer. The psychoeducational intervention entails viewing a video introducing palliative care and its purpose, structure, benefits, and efficacy.

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Key information

Conditions

Cancer Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Tulane University

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118, United States

About this study

The primary aims of this randomized clinical trial are to examine the impact of a psychoeducational intervention on (1) palliative care knowledge, and (2) palliative care attitudes among close friends and family members of individuals with cancer. Participants will complete a baseline survey including measures of palliative care knowledge and experience. Participants will be randomized to then view either a psychoeducational video introducing palliative care (intervention) or an educational video on nutrition throughout cancer survivorship (attention control). All participants will then complete outcome measures, including primary outcomes of palliative care knowledge and attitudes.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Provide informed consent
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Have ever had a close friend or family member diagnosed with cancer

Treatment and study plan

Psychoeducational Video on Palliative Care

Behavioral

The intervention is a psychoeducational video introducing palliative care and discussing its purpose, structure, benefits, and efficacy.

Educational Video on Nutrition

Behavioral

The attention control is a video on nutrition and healthy eating during cancer survivorship.

Primary outcomes

  1. Palliative Care Knowledge Scale (PaCKS)

    Time frame: Immediately post-intervention

    Participants in both groups will complete the 13-item Palliative Care Knowledge Scale (PaCKS). The scale presents a series of items about palliative care, and response options reflect whether participants believe the items are true or false, or whether the participant does not know the answer. Each correct answer will be scored as 1, each incorrect or unsure answer will be scored as 0, and correct responses will be summed to create a total score. The total score will range from 0-13, with higher scores indicating greater palliative care knowledge.

  2. Palliative Care Attitudes Scale - Caregiver (PCAS-9C)

    Time frame: Immediately post-intervention

    Participants in both groups will report attitudes toward palliative care by completing the 9-item Palliative Care Attitudes Scale for Caregivers (PCAS-9C). The PCAS-9C consists of three subscales with three items each: emotional (reverse-coded), cognitive, and behavioral. Participants rate each item from 1 to 5. Total scores will range from 9 to 45, with higher scores indicating more favorable attitudes towards palliative care.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tulane University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Improving Caregiver Palliative Care Knowledge and Attitudes: Evaluating the Impact of a Psychoeducational Intervention

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Dec 17, 2021
Registry last updated
Apr 27, 2022

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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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