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Can a stress course lighten the load on ICU families?

NCT ID NCT07812376

Symptom relief Sponsor: Al-Balqa Applied University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing a structured stress management training program for family caregivers of patients who have spent more than 10 days in an intensive care unit. The program teaches caregivers about stress and emotional responses in the ICU, helps them spot their own stressors, and builds cognitive and problem-solving skills. The trial enrolls about 50 adults who are the primary caregiver or main family companion of a long-stay ICU patient. Researchers measure changes in perceived stress and caregiver burden using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a structured stress management training program delivered to family caregivers
What this could lead to
If it helps, hospitals could fold stress management training into routine family-centered ICU care, giving caregivers practical tools during a long hospital stay.
What could go wrong
The trial is small, with about 50 caregivers, and it measures stress and burden by questionnaire rather than hard health outcomes. Benefits may fade after training ends, and results may not hold for caregivers in other settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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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: * Aged 18 years or older. * Identified as the primary caregiver or main family companion of a patient admitted to the ICU. * The patient has had an ICU stay of more than 10 consecutive days. * Able to communicate verbally and complete the study questionnaires. * Have access to a smartphone, tablet, computer, or other digital device with internet access to participate in the training sessions. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * A history of a psychiatric disorder that substantially impairs their ability to understand the study procedures, communicate effectively, or complete the study questionnaires reliably.

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Conditions

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Caregiver Burden Critical Illness

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Critical illness Intensive care unit syndrome

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