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Can an online program ease the burden on cancer caregivers?

NCT ID NCT06307418

Symptom relief Sponsor: Uppsala University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Researchers at Uppsala University are testing whether an internet-based support program called Carer eSupport helps informal caregivers of head and neck cancer patients feel more prepared for their role. The trial enrolls 110 caregivers whose relatives are about to start or have just begun radiotherapy. Half receive the online program for 18 weeks and half receive standard support, and researchers compare their answers on questionnaires about preparedness, burden, and wellbeing.

What this could mean

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Active substance
internet-based support program for caregivers (Carer eSupport)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give caregivers of head and neck cancer patients an accessible, low-cost way to feel more prepared and less stressed during treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a single-country trial of 110 caregivers, so results may not apply to other health systems or languages. Online support may not suit everyone, and self-reported questionnaires can be influenced by expectations.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 110 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2024

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Informal caregivers who have been identified as an informal caregiver by a patient who have consented to that the informal caregivers is approached. * Informal caregivers of patients with head and neck cancer who are about to start radiotherapy or have undergone at most five radiotherapy treatment session. Radiotherapy may be combined with surgery and/or medical oncological treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Informal caregivers who do not understand and read Swedish or suffer from cognitive impairment, and informal caregivers with who need support or treatment that cannot be provided by Carer eSupport.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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Head and neck cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Norrland University Hospital

    Umeå, Västerbotten County, 90737, Sweden

  • Sahlgrenska university hospital

    Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, 41345, Sweden

  • Uppsala university hospital

    Uppsala, Uppsala County, 75105, Sweden

  • Örebro University Hospital

    Örebro, Blekinge Län, 70185, Sweden

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