Understanding Caregiver Burden for Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery Patients (NCT04838197) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Understanding Caregiver Burden for Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery Patients
Canada25 participantsStarted 2022-03-03
Plain-language summary
Caregiver burden is the response to the emotional, financial, physical, psychological, and social stressors associated with having to care for another family member. Previous studies have looked at the impact of caregiver burden in caregivers caring for loved ones dealing with long-term disease, such as dementia. The research has found that one in three caregivers suffer from depression, and experience high levels of stress and anxiety. However, these findings may not be relatable to the outpatient surgical setting. The purpose of this study is to find out how various factors such as the physical, emotional, social, and financial burden impact caregivers who are responsible for providing care to patients who are undergoing same-day surgical procedures that are traditionally performed as inpatient surgery. By understanding this potential burden on the caregiver, we hope that future healthcare improvements can be made to minimize this impact on the patients and their caregiver.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria (Patient):
* Undergoing ambulatory total knee or total hip arthroplasty
* Patient is able to consent for self
Inclusion Criteria (Caregiver):
* English speaking, or willing to use an interpreter
* Over the age of 18 years
* Primarily responsible for providing care to the patient undergoing ambulatory total knee or total hip arthroplasty
Exclusion Criteria (Patient and Caregiver):
* Refusal or unable to provide informed consent
* The patient is a resident in a nursing home or is already receiving daily professional care for most ADLs
* Unable to complete data collection tools or take part in telephone interviews due to cognitive or physical impairment
Withdrawal Criteria After Enrollment
* Patient or Caregiver refusal to participate or continue with the study at any point
* Cancellation of surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Care-giver experience assessment with homegrown quantitative questionnaires
Timeframe: before surgery up to discharge, assessed up to 1 month