Psychosocial Burden and Quality of Life in Caretakers of Hepatobiliary Cancer Patients (NCT07644091) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Psychosocial Burden and Quality of Life in Caretakers of Hepatobiliary Cancer Patients
United States150 participantsStarted 2026-05-26
Plain-language summary
Assess caregiver psychosocial burden, including Quality of Life, health, interpersonal relationship, access to support, and explore associated sociodemographic and contextual factors.
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:
Caretakers must be aged 18 years or older at the time of the survey Participants must be a family member or caretaker of an individual who is diagnosed with hepatobiliary cancer and is receiving care at the Methodist Cancer Center in Richardson, Texas. Diagnosis should be made within 2 years and is non-recurrent in nature. Participants must be an English speaker.
Exclusion Criteria:
This study is intended to assess the burden and well-being of unpaid caretakers of hepatobiliary cancer patients. Thus, paid caretakers, such as home health aides, will be excluded from the survey.
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.
1This study focuses on the psychosocial burden on caregivers of hepatobiliary cancer patients — does my own care team think I, or the person helping care for me, would benefit from having our quality of life formally assessed through a study like this?
2Since this trial isn't testing a treatment but is instead measuring the emotional and psychological strain on caregivers, what would actually be involved for the caregiver — what kinds of questionnaires or evaluations would they need to complete?
3Given that this is listed as 'Phase NA,' meaning it's an observational study rather than a drug or intervention trial, are there any real risks or downsides to a caregiver participating, or is it mainly a time and emotional commitment?
4Could participating in this study connect my caregiver to any additional psychosocial support resources, or is it purely data collection with no direct benefit to them?
5Are there other support programs or caregiver mental health resources already available at this facility that might be worth pursuing alongside or instead of enrolling in this study?
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.