Caregiver burden under the microscope: study links patient frailty to carer well-being

NCT ID NCT07704073

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how the health of older adults with cancer affects the quality of life of the people who care for them. Researchers will follow 116 patient-caregiver pairs for six months, using questionnaires to measure caregiver well-being and patient frailty. The goal is to find out which patient health problems most impact caregivers, so that doctors can better support both patients and their families.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help identify caregivers at risk of poor quality of life and lead to routine caregiver assessments in geriatric oncology.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all caregiver situations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CAREGIVER QUALITY OF LIFE GERIATRIC MEDICINE GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY

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Locations

Hôpital Bretonneau

Paris, 75018, France
Hôpital Saint Louis

Paris, 758010, France

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