What did COVID-19 mean for family caregivers in zambia? a study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT07760701

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to understand the lived experiences of family caregivers who provide unpaid care to people with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and trauma in Zambia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers will interview caregivers and mental health experts to learn about the challenges caregivers faced, how they coped, and their access to services. The goal is to shed light on a largely overlooked group and inform future support.

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: This could lead to a deeper understanding of the challenges and coping strategies of family caregivers, informing better support services and policies in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong: This is a small, qualitative study with 30 participants, so findings may not represent all caregivers. It relies on self-reported experiences, which can be subjective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder COVID-19 Depression depressive disorder injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY DEPRESSION TRAUMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

CIDRZ

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, 10101, Zambia

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