Soap opera style videos aim to ease caregiver stress
NCT ID NCT06835764
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether watching short telenovela-style videos can reduce anxiety and boost confidence in African-American and Hispanic family caregivers of hospice patients. 62 caregivers will either watch the videos during telehealth visits or receive usual hospice care. The goal is to see if this simple, culturally relevant approach helps caregivers feel more prepared and less stressed.
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Active substance
telenovela video series
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, culturally tailored way to help family caregivers feel less anxious and more confident during hospice care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits may be modest.
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Johns Hopkins Univeristy
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States