Could a facebook group ease the emotional toll on hospice caregivers?
NCT ID NCT07764432
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an online support group with a focus on communication skills can reduce depression and anxiety in family caregivers of hospice cancer patients. Caregivers are randomly assigned to usual hospice care, an online support group without communication training, or the CHOOSE intervention that includes communication strategies. The trial measures changes in depression and anxiety scores over time to see if the added support makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Online support group with communication-focused strategies (CHOOSE intervention) compared to usual hospice care or an online support group without communication training.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a simple, scalable way to improve emotional well-being for family caregivers of hospice cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively early and relies on self-reported outcomes; results may not apply to all caregivers or settings. Online interventions may have variable engagement.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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