Hidden costs of caregiving: new study tracks financial toxicity in cirrhosis families

NCT ID NCT07140120

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This observational study looks at the financial and social challenges faced by informal caregivers of people with cirrhosis. Researchers will measure out-of-pocket costs, lost work time, and financial distress using surveys. The goal is to understand how these burdens affect caregivers' well-being and healthcare use, without testing any new treatment.

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 study could highlight the financial and social challenges caregivers face, pointing toward better support programs for families managing cirrhosis.

What could go wrong

This is a small, observational study (52 participants) that only measures outcomes without testing any treatment. Results may not apply to all caregivers or regions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cirrhosis of liver portal hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor Scott & White Research Institute (BSW)

    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States