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A phone call a month: could a simple telehealth program lift caregiver depression?

NCT ID NCT07771413

Symptom relief Sponsor: Gülhane Research and Education Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a four-week telehealth program can reduce depressive symptoms in caregivers of children with cerebral palsy. Participants receive a behavioral intervention via telephone every four weeks, and their depression and anxiety levels are measured before and after. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and might offer a practical way to support caregiver mental health.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A four-week telehealth behavioral intervention based on Lewinsohn's model of depression, delivered via telephone calls.
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a practical, low-cost way to support the mental health of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (12 participants) with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The intervention is brief and may not produce lasting effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

12 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

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: * have a child who diagnosed cerebral palsy * have adequate cognitive ability * 18 years or older * BDI score ≥3 Exclusion Criteria: * under 18 years old * BDI score \<3 * cognitive impairment * not being a caregiver of cerebral palsy

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Conditions

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Caregiver Burden cerebral palsy Depression depressive disorder

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Depression

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gülhane Research and Education Hospital

    Ankara, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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