CAREGIVER

This study tests whether a 6-week self-management program, done with a caregiver's help, can improve diabetes control and thinking skills in adults aged 55+ who have both diabetes and mild cognitive impairment. About 309 participants will attend weekly group sessions and provide …

This study tests whether remote motivational interviewing—online chats with a trained nurse—can help heart failure patients and their family caregivers improve self-care and quality of life. 600 participants (300 patients with moderate to severe heart failure and their caregivers…

This study tests a brief mindfulness-based lifestyle program for caregivers of people with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Many caregivers are not physically active, raising their risk for heart disease. The program combines in-person group sessions w…

This study tests whether a mobile health app can help family caregivers of patients receiving home palliative care. 120 caregivers will either use the app for 6 weeks or receive usual care alone. The app provides education on symptom management, daily care, and stress relief. Res…

This study tests whether giving caregivers hands-on practice plus a video to review at home improves their knowledge, skills, and stress levels when caring for a patient with a feeding tube (PEG). About 54 caregivers will be randomly assigned to either the video-enhanced training…

This pilot study will test a nurse-led educational program for caregivers of ICU patients. The program includes an informational brochure and one-on-one teaching to help families understand what to expect. Researchers will enroll 20 adult caregivers to see if the program is feasi…

This study tests a program called CommunityRx-Dementia, where trained peer mentors help caregivers of people with dementia. Over 12 months, caregivers get a personalized list of community resources, coaching, and supportive text messages. The goal is to reduce loneliness and help…

This study tests a new text messaging program called CAPTURE for caregivers of people with dementia after an emergency department visit. The program sends up to two tailored texts per day for 30 days, covering topics like symptom monitoring, caregiver well-being, and community re…

This study will test whether a 4-week stay in a dedicated transitional care unit can help people with disabilities and their primary caregivers avoid breakdowns and exhaustion. Researchers will track whether each patient meets their personal goal set at admission. The study invol…

This study looks at how well stroke patients can move and how that affects the anxiety, depression, and burden of their caregivers. Researchers will assess 64 stroke patients and their family caregivers using mobility tests and mental health questionnaires. The goal is to underst…

This study looks at how caring for a child with mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis) affects caregivers' work and family life. About 100 Canadian caregivers will answer questionnaires about missed work, reduced productivity, and family impact. The goal is to better underst…

This study looks at how caring for a child with cancer impacts the caregiver's quality of life and sense of burden. Researchers will survey 95 primary caregivers of children aged 0-18 who are undergoing active cancer treatment. The goal is to understand the relationship between c…