Description of the Lived Experiences of Family Caregivers for People With Mental Health Comorbidi… (NCT07760701) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Description of the Lived Experiences of Family Caregivers for People With Mental Health Comorbidities
Zambia30 participantsStarted 2023-07-15
Plain-language summary
Mental health problems such as depression, trauma and anxiety are common in low-resource contexts, such as Zambia. Comorbidity, or having multiple mental health problems, is the norm. Family or friends often care for these individuals in the home. Providing care often leads to disrupted social life, financial hardships and emotional stress. Extant research shows mental health concerns were exacerbated by COVID-19, however, very little is known about the experiences of family caregivers in Zambia during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project aims to describe the lived experiences of family caregivers, including challenges, self-directed coping skills, and access to services and resources.
Who can participate
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Inclusion criteria
. Provided counselling or psychiatric care to care-recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic
. Works within or around Lusaka city
Exclusion criteria
. Family caregivers Inclusion criteria
. Provide unpaid care to a care-recipient during the COVID-19 pandemic
. Live in the same house with the care-recipient Exclusion criteria
. Unrelated to care-recipient. Other carer's such as housekeepers that may assist with home-based care for care-recipients.
. Other relatives that assist with logistics (for example driving the patient to a hospital) but do not spend significant time with the patient.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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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Identification of meaning units
Timeframe: Single time point
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07760701
SponsorCentre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia