CAREGIVER

This study tests whether a special care plan for home use can help heal and prevent pressure injuries (bedsores) in older adults. About 216 patients and their caregivers will either use the new care bundle or continue with routine care. The care bundle includes education for care…

This study tests a mobile health app designed to help caregivers of young adults (ages 15-30) who have early psychosis. The goal is to see if the app can reduce caregiver stress and improve family communication. About 30 caregivers in North Carolina will use the app and report th…

This study is testing whether a nature-based healing meditation program can help friends and family caregivers who are grieving the death of a loved one from cancer. The program is designed to support people during the intense period of mourning after a loss. Researchers will enr…

This study is testing an app called PancreasPlus for people with pancreatic cancer. The app helps patients track symptoms, get information, and communicate with their care team from home. Researchers want to see if using the app improves quality of life, reduces anxiety, and cuts…

This study tests a French version of a questionnaire that measures the burden on people caring for a loved one with COPD. Researchers will ask 224 caregivers to fill out the questionnaire and compare it with other standard surveys. The goal is to provide a reliable tool to identi…

This study is testing a new questionnaire system to see how well it measures common cancer symptoms and how those symptoms affect quality of life. Researchers will ask about 6,500 cancer patients, caregivers, and doctors to fill out surveys. The goal is to create a better way to …

This early-stage study tests whether an AI-powered robot can help people with mild-to-moderate dementia and their caregivers become more physically active. The program is tailored to each pair's needs and abilities. Researchers will measure changes in activity levels and confiden…

This study looks at how group drumming affects pain, brain activity, and stress hormones in people with early Alzheimer's or mild memory problems, as well as their caregivers. Over 8 weeks, participants will drum together while researchers measure heart rate, brain waves, and pai…

This study is testing whether a program called FearLess can help people with brain tumors and their caregivers cope with the fear that the cancer might come back. Researchers want to see if the program is practical and well-liked by participants. About 112 patients and caregivers…

This study is testing a program called InSTILL for nursing home residents who feel down and their main support person. The goal is to see if the program is practical, liked by participants, and helpful. About 100 pairs of residents and caregivers will be randomly assigned to the …

This study uses online surveys to learn about the real-life experiences of people diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. Researchers want to understand the emotional, physical, social, and financial challenges they face. The goal is to use this information to improve support…