New tool aims to spot caregivers and bereaved in need of help

NCT ID NCT02455505

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is developing a brief screening tool to identify family members or close friends of patients with advanced cancer who may need professional support while caregiving or after a loss. Researchers will gather feedback from about 52 participants to refine the tool, making it easier for healthcare providers to use. The goal is to create a simple questionnaire that can quickly flag those who might benefit from additional help.

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 could lead to a simple, easy-to-use screening tool that helps healthcare providers identify family members who might benefit from extra support during caregiving or after a loss.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on developing and refining a questionnaire, not testing a treatment. The tool may not prove effective in larger, more diverse populations.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ADVANCED CANCER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADVANCED CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Calvary Hospital

The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York, 10065, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.