A Computer-Based Intervention for Distance Caregivers of Parents With Advanced Cancer
Stopped early · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Stage IV Lung Cancer, Malignant Brain Tumor
In brief
This pilot clinical trial studies the feasibility and effectiveness of a new computer-based communication intervention in supporting distance caregivers of patients with advanced lung or brain cancer. Unlike local caregivers, distance caregivers often receive little, if any, professional support and have limited communication with the oncology team. Using a computer-based communication intervention to allow distance caregivers the opportunity to participate in a physician visit, have questions and concerns addressed, and meet members of the oncology team may help reduce stress.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02128373
- Run by
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
- People needed
- 7
- Starts
- 2011-11-01
- Expected to finish
- 2014-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2015-02-18
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS:
- Having a diagnosis of advanced lung cancer or malignant brain tumor for two to six months
- Receiving on-going care from the medical oncologist at the Seidman Cancer Center
- Having a primary and distance caregiver involved in their care, support, and/or care planning
- English as a primary language
- Capacity to provide informed consent, as validated by the oncologist
- INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR DISTANCE CAREGIVERS:
- Family caregiver of a patient with advanced lung cancer or malignant brain tumor
- Patient and distance caregiver perception that this caregiver's geographic location is such that precludes routine participation in medical appointments
- English as primary language
- Capable of providing informed consent
- Computer ownership with internet access
You may not qualify if…
- EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PATIENTS:
- No primary caregiver
- Enrolled in hospice
- EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR DISTANCE CAREGIVERS:
- Those who routinely participate in most of the patient's medical appointments (once or more per month)
Where it is running
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center — Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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