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New support model aims to ease burden on caregivers of older lung cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07708870

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a nurse-led support model (ICSM) for family caregivers of older adults newly diagnosed with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The program includes education, counseling, symptom management, and a web-based resource platform. Researchers will measure whether it improves caregiver quality of life and helps them use available resources more effectively.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a nurse-led caregiver support model called ICSM, which includes education, counseling, symptom management, and a web-based resource platform
What this could lead to
If successful, this model could provide a practical way to improve quality of life for family caregivers of older adults with advanced lung cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on caregivers, not on treating the cancer itself. The results may not apply to other settings or populations.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Patient inclusion criteria: * Older adults with newly diagnosed locally advanced or advanced non-small cell lung cancer. * Stage III or stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. * Aware of their cancer diagnosis. * Preparing to receive anti-cancer medical treatment. * Able to communicate verbally and complete study assessments. * Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent. Caregiver inclusion criteria: * Adult aged 18 years or older. * Identified by the eligible patient as the fixed primary family caregiver. * Able to participate in the study together with the patient as a patient-caregiver dyad. * Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Patient exclusion criteria: \- Severe cognitive impairment that prevents completion of study questionnaires or assessments. Caregiver exclusion criteria: * Unable to communicate sufficiently to complete study assessments. * Unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden lung cancer lung carcinoma non-small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Advanced lung cancer Caregiver burden Non small cell lung cancer Resource utilization

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Taiwan University Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taipei, 106, Taiwan

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taipei, 100225, Taiwan

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