Can a community health worker lighten the load for rural caregivers?
NCT ID NCT06963970
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a trained community health worker, who provides remote support, can reduce the burden and improve satisfaction for rural caregivers of older veterans with serious illnesses like dementia or cancer. About 480 care partners will be randomly assigned to receive this extra support or usual care. The goal is to see if this help makes caregiving easier and improves well-being for both the caregiver and the veteran.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Remote Community Health Worker support
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a practical way to support rural caregivers, reducing their stress and improving care for veterans.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral support study, not a medical treatment. Results depend on caregiver engagement and may not apply broadly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States
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