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Virtual coaching may ease caregiver burnout in landmark trial

NCT ID NCT06167746

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a virtual health coach can help people caring for older adults with multiple health conditions feel less stressed and take better care of themselves. About 314 caregivers will be randomly assigned to either get web-based health information alone or also have a virtual coach for six months. Researchers will compare stress, coping, and self-care between the two groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 314 people

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

Started

Mar 2024

Expected to finish

May 2028

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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 caregiver providing care at least 8 hours/week to the hospitalized older adult (age 65 or older) * Reporting poor self-care on screening (Health Self-Care Neglect scale score greater than or equal to 2) * Willing to use technology (e.g., computer, smartphone, iPad/tablet) * Able to complete the protocol, e.g., adequate vision and hearing * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive deficits in orientation and/or recall (Six Item Screener score less than 3) * Participation in another similar support or care transition trial * Untreated major psychiatric illness (Use of anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medicines is acceptable)

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Conditions

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Caregiver Burden

As listed by the trial registrant

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Caregiver stress

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-4212, United States

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