Problem-Solving Therapy for Cancer Caregivers in Outpatient Palliative Care
Launched by WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · Apr 29, 2021
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect 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. Study participants will be randomized to receive either a three-session problem-solving therapy intervention in addition to usual care or three sessions of attention-matched control in addition to usual care.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- • 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.
About Washington University School Of Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine is a leading academic medical institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research, education, and patient care. With a strong emphasis on translating scientific discoveries into practical applications, the institution conducts a diverse array of clinical trials aimed at improving treatment outcomes and enhancing the understanding of various medical conditions. Its collaborative environment fosters partnerships between researchers, clinicians, and community stakeholders, ensuring that the trials not only contribute to scientific knowledge but also address the pressing health needs of diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Columbia, Missouri, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Karla Washington, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Washington University School of Medicine
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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