CompletedNot Applicable

Family Caregiver Palliative Care Intervention in Supporting Caregivers of Patients With Stage II-IV Gastrointestinal, Gynecologic, Urologic and Lung Cancers

United States200 participantsStarted 2013-10

Plain-language summary

This randomized clinical trial studies the Family Caregiver Palliative Care Intervention in supporting caregivers of patients with stage II-IV gastrointestinal, gynecologic, urologic and lung cancers. Education and telephone counseling may reduce stress and improve the well-being and quality of life of caregivers of cancer patients.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary family caregivers of cancer patients with gastrointestinal (colorectal, pancreatic, gastric), gynecologic, urinary or lung cancers who are entering the City of Hope for treatment or follow-up * Primary family caregivers of cancer patients who are diagnosed with stage II-IV disease * Primary family caregivers of cancer patients with \> 6 months prognosis * Living within a 50 mile radius of the City of Hope

What they're measuring

Effects of Family Caregiver Palliative Care Intervention (FCPCI) on caregiver burden

Timeframe: Up to 6 months

Effects of FCPCI on caregiving skills preparedness

Timeframe: Up to 6 months

Effects of FCPCI on Quality Of Life (QOL)

Timeframe: Up to 6 months

Effects of FCPCI on psychological distress

Timeframe: Up to 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01846520

SponsorCity of Hope Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-05-23

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