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

NCT ID NCT07140120

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

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.

CIRRHOSIS, LIVER PORTAL HYPERTENSION

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

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