Caregiver

This study tests whether remote motivational interviewing—online chats with a trained nurse—can help heart failure patients and their family caregivers improve self-care and quality of life. 600 participants (300 patients with moderate to severe heart failure and their caregivers…

This trial tests a program called HEROIC, designed to support people caring for someone with advanced heart failure. Caregivers receive five one-on-one video sessions with a nurse over 10 weeks, focusing on mental health, self-care, and connecting with community and palliative re…

This trial tests whether a structured education program, given to both breast cancer patients and their primary caregivers together, can improve self-care behaviors and reduce anxiety for patients, while also easing caregiver anxiety and burden. The program involves four weekly s…

This study tests whether an 8-week virtual wellness program is practical and helpful for unpaid caregivers of people with advanced heart or lung disease. The program includes personalized exercise, nutrition advice, and stress management, all delivered at home with professional s…

This study tests whether giving caregivers hands-on practice plus a video to review at home improves their knowledge, skills, and stress levels when caring for a patient with a feeding tube (PEG). About 54 caregivers will be randomly assigned to either the video-enhanced training…

This pilot study will test a nurse-led educational program for caregivers of ICU patients. The program includes an informational brochure and one-on-one teaching to help families understand what to expect. Researchers will enroll 20 adult caregivers to see if the program is feasi…

This study tests a program called CommunityRx-Dementia, where trained peer mentors help caregivers of people with dementia. Over 12 months, caregivers get a personalized list of community resources, coaching, and supportive text messages. The goal is to reduce loneliness and help…

This study tests a new text messaging program called CAPTURE for caregivers of people with dementia after an emergency department visit. The program sends up to two tailored texts per day for 30 days, covering topics like symptom monitoring, caregiver well-being, and community re…

This study looks at how well stroke patients can move and how that affects the anxiety, depression, and burden of their caregivers. Researchers will assess 64 stroke patients and their family caregivers using mobility tests and mental health questionnaires. The goal is to underst…

This study looks at how caring for a child with mild to moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis) affects caregivers' work and family life. About 100 Canadian caregivers will answer questionnaires about missed work, reduced productivity, and family impact. The goal is to better underst…

This study looks at how caring for a child with cancer impacts the caregiver's quality of life and sense of burden. Researchers will survey 95 primary caregivers of children aged 0-18 who are undergoing active cancer treatment. The goal is to understand the relationship between c…