An Exploratory Study of Caregiver Burden Among Family Caregivers of Patients With Cancer

Last updated: November 10, 2020
Sponsor: John Wayne Cancer Institute
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Cancer

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03069105
JWCI-16-1201
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

This study will look at caregiver burden and the coping behavior of caregivers of patients with cancer. Through this study, the investigators will identify the relationship between cognitive dysfunction (measured as a proxy rating by the caregiver), resilience, social support, cognitive appraisal, coping behavior, and caregiver burden, anxiety, and depression among family caregivers of patients with cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Self-identified primary caregiver of patients with cancer
  • Co-residence with the patient
  • Providing a minimum of 4 hours of direct care for at least 3 days per week
  • Able to speak, read, and understand English
  • Willing to participate in completion of surveys

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Professional or paid caregivers

Study Design

Total Participants: 49
Study Start date:
February 23, 2017
Estimated Completion Date:
April 28, 2020

Study Description

The goal of this study is to explore caregiver burden and the coping behavior of caregivers of patients with cancer. It has been documented that non-professional caregivers and long-term care providers to patients with cancer receive little preparation, information, or support to perform their vital role. Through this study, the investigators will identify the relationship between cognitive dysfunction, resilience, social support, cognitive appraisal, coping behavior, and caregiver burden, anxiety, and depression among family caregivers of patients with cancer. The findings of this study will direct future intervention studies to reduce caregiver burden and improve outcomes for the many individuals caring for family members with cancer.

Connect with a study center

  • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

    Burbank, California 91505
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

    Mission Hills, California 91345
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John's Health Center

    Santa Monica, California 90404
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • EndBrainCancer Initiative/Chris Elliott Fund

    Redmond, Washington 98052
    United States

    Site Not Available

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