CompletedNot Applicable

Problem-Solving Therapy for Cancer Caregivers in Outpatient Palliative Care

United States532 participantsStarted 2022-01-24

Plain-language summary

This study is a randomized clinical trial of a problem-solving therapy intervention for family caregivers of individuals with cancer receiving outpatient palliative care.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria for Family Caregivers (FCGs) * Must be 18 years of age or older * Must serve as the unpaid family caregiver of a patient with cancer receiving outpatient palliative care from one of the participating clinical sites. As is common in caregiving research, we will define "family caregiver" as anyone substantially involved in a patient's care on an unpaid basis; a legal or biological relationship will not be required * Must consent to participate Inclusion Criteria for Non-Family Caregiver Stakeholders * Must be 18 years of age or older * Must be employed by or affiliated with the healthcare system housing one of the participating clinical sites. * Must consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria for Family Caregivers (FCGs) * Younger than 18 years of age * Paid caregiver Exclusion Criteria for Non-Family Caregiver Stakeholders * Younger than 18 years of age * Not employed by or affiliated with the healthcare system housing one of the participating clinical sites.

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

Change in anxiety as measured by the PROMIS Short Form v1.0 - Anxiety 8a

Timeframe: At the time of enrollment, Week 4, and 30-day follow-up

Change in symptoms of depression as measured by the PROMIS Short Form v1.0 - Depression 8a

Timeframe: At the time of enrollment, Week 4, and 30-day follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04867122

SponsorWashington University School of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-01

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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.