Internet and Telephone Support Intervention for Stroke Caregivers

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Depression, Quality of Life, Recovery of Function, Self Efficacy, Stress

In brief

This study will test a problem-solving and support intervention for caregivers of veterans with stroke. The investigators will assign caregivers to one for four groups: 4-session intervention, 8-session intervention, attention control (active listening), or standard care. The investigators will assess the impact of the intervention on caregiver outcomes (depression, burden, stress, problem-solving abilities, self-efficacy, and quality of life) and veteran outcomes (functional abilities).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04348851

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

53

Starts

2014-10-01

Expected to finish

2016-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-06-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• All non-paid caregivers of Veterans with a primary diagnosis of stroke, discharged to home from a medical or rehabilitation facility are eligible for participation if they meet the following criteria:
• have caregiving responsibility for a Veteran who has a diagnosis of stroke (ICD9 codes for stroke: 430-438) within the last 2.5 years and who have at least one activity of daily living (ADL), cognitive, or speech deficit related to stroke
• score 1 or greater on the Perceived Stress Scale
• have Internet access and ability
• are reachable by their cell or home phones
• read English at a seventh-grade reading level or better
• agree to random assignment to a study arm

You may not qualify if…

• The investigators will exclude caregivers who fail to meet one or more of the inclusion criteria and whose Veterans:
• have a life expectancy of less than 6 months
• are receiving hospice/palliative care or are residing in a community living center
• Life expectancy will be determined by reviewing the electronic health record (EHR) and conferring with our physician and clinical team members

Where it is running

• North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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