CAREGIVER

This study tests whether a 6-week self-management program, done with a caregiver's help, can improve diabetes control and thinking skills in older adults who have both diabetes and mild memory loss. About 309 participants aged 55 and older will take part. The program includes wee…

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 study tests whether a mobile health app can help family caregivers of people receiving home palliative care. The app provides education on symptom management, daily care, and stress relief. Researchers will compare caregivers who use the app for 6 weeks to those who receive …

This study tests a brief mindfulness-based lifestyle program for caregivers of people with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Many caregivers are not physically active, raising their risk for heart disease. The program combines in-person group sessions w…

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 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…

This study looks at whether giving caregivers hands-on practice plus a video to review at home can lower their stress and improve their knowledge and skills for caring for a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. About 54 caregivers will be randomly assigned to either th…

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 whether a special 4-week stay in a transitional care unit can help people with disabilities and their main caregivers avoid breakdown situations. Researchers will track if patients meet their personal goals set at the start of the stay. The goal is to improve …

This study is developing and testing a text-messaging program for caregivers of people with dementia after an emergency room visit. About 80 caregivers will receive text messages for 30 days to see if the program is easy to use and helpful. The goal is to learn if this approach c…

This study looks at how well stroke survivors can move around and how that impacts the mental health of the people caring for them. Researchers will measure the patient's mobility and the caregiver's anxiety, depression, and overall burden. The goal is to understand this link so …

This study tests a new nurse-led program to support family members and caregivers of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful in reducing anxiety, stress, and depression. Twenty adult caregivers will take part, with som…