A lifeline for cancer caregivers: can simple phone support reduce their stress?
NCT ID NCT07761988
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot trial tests a program called FamilyStrong, designed to help family caregivers of people with advanced cancer manage their own distress. Caregivers receive monthly phone calls from a trained lay navigator who screens for stress, identifies their biggest concerns, and offers tailored support like emotional guidance, problem-solving, and resource referrals. The study will measure whether this approach reduces caregiver anxiety, improves quality of life, and is acceptable and feasible to deliver, compared to usual care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- FamilyStrong, a telephone-based distress screening and individualized support program delivered by trained lay navigators over 24 weeks
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a practical, scalable way to reduce caregiver stress and improve well-being for families facing advanced cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not hold up in larger trials. The program relies on phone support, which may not suit everyone, and benefits could be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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