Group Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for the Improvement of Wellbeing in Caregivers of Patients W… (NCT06630351) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Group Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for the Improvement of Wellbeing in Caregivers of Patients With Serious Illness
United States80 participantsStarted 2024-09-12
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial assesses the acceptability and feasibility of a virtual group Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Cancer Caregivers (MCP-C) and its effect in improving the wellbeing of caregivers of patients with advanced cancer or a serious life-limiting illness. Caregivers often suffer from significant existential distress, which includes feelings of hopelessness, demoralization, burden, loss of meaning and dignity, and a decreased will to live. MCP-C seeks to help caregivers connect to meaning and purpose despite the challenges of caregiving and helps caregivers understand how sources of meaning may help with symptoms of burden and reduce despair. Participating in MCP-C may help improve sense of personal meaning, spiritual well-being, and mood in caregivers of patients with advanced cancer or a serious life-limiting illness.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \>= 18 years
* English fluency
* No diagnosed severe cognitive impairment
* Caregiver of a patient with a diagnosis of advanced, solid tumor cancer (stage III/stage IV), caregivers supporting a patient with a serious life-limiting illness
* Provide written (paper or electronic) informed consent
* Ability to complete questionnaire(s) by themselves or with assistance
* Patient baseline distress score \>= 4/10
* Have ability to utilize the technology to participate in virtual groups
Exclusion Criteria:
* As determined through self-report, those diagnosed with a history of a psychotic episode will be excluded
* Other psychological co-morbidities such as untreated schizophrenia, bipolar disease
* Cognitive impairment likely to interfere with participation
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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Feasibility of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Caregivers (MCP-C) intervention