CAREGIVER

This study tests a 6-week program where older adults with diabetes and mild memory issues work with their caregivers to improve diabetes self-care and thinking skills. About 309 participants will attend weekly sessions and provide feedback. The goal is to see if this team-based a…

This study tests whether remote motivational interviewing—online coaching sessions with a nurse—can help heart failure patients and their family caregivers improve self-care, quality of life, and emotional well-being. About 600 participants (300 patients with moderate to severe h…

This study looks at whether a trained peer mentor, along with text messages over 12 months, can help caregivers of people with dementia feel less lonely and more confident finding end-of-life resources. About 330 caregivers will take part. The goal is to improve caregiver well-be…

This study tests a brief mindfulness and lifestyle program for caregivers of people with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Many caregivers are inactive, raising their risk for heart disease. The program uses mobile messages and counseling to help them b…

This study is testing whether a 4-week stay in a dedicated transitional care unit can help people with disabilities and their primary caregivers avoid crisis situations. Researchers will track if patients meet their personal goals set at the start of the stay. The goal is to impr…

This study looks at how taking care of a child with cancer affects the caregiver's own quality of life and the burden they feel. Researchers will survey 95 primary caregivers of children aged 0-18 who are currently in active cancer treatment. The goal is to understand the link be…

This study is developing and testing a text-message program to support caregivers of people with dementia after an emergency room visit. About 80 caregivers will receive text messages for 30 days to see if the program is easy to use and helpful. The goal is to improve the transit…

This study looks at how caring for a child with mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis) affects caregivers' work and daily life. About 100 Canadian caregivers will answer questionnaires about lost work time and family impact. The goal is to gather real-world data to help doct…

This study looks at how well stroke survivors can move around and how that impacts the mental health of the people caring for them. Researchers will measure the patient's mobility and the caregiver's anxiety, depression, and overall burden. The goal is to understand this connecti…