NCT06307418 Internet-based Support for Informal Caregivers of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer - Carer eSupport
| NCT ID | NCT06307418 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Uppsala University |
| Condition | Head and Neck Cancer |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 110 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-08-20 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-10-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 110 participants in total. It began in 2024-08-20 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-31.
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Brief Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of internet-based support (Carer eSupport) on preparedness for caregiving in informal caregivers of patients with head and neck cancer. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * What are the effects of internet-based support on informal caregivers preparedness for caregiving? * What are the effects of internet-based support on informal caregivers burden and wellbeing? Informal caregivers who are randomized to Carer eSupport will have access to Carer eSupport for 18 weeks and they will be asked to complete questionnaires (outcome measures) at: * baseline (before randomization) * 18 weeks (post-intervention) and at * 3 months after the intervention is completed (long term follow-up). Informal caregivers in the intervention group will be compared to informal caregivers who receive standard care support regarding preparedness for caregiving, caregiver burden and wellbeing.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Informal caregivers who have been identified as an informal caregiver by a patient who have consented to that the informal caregivers is approached. * Informal caregivers of patients with head and neck cancer who are about to start radiotherapy or have undergone at most five radiotherapy treatment session. Radiotherapy may be combined with surgery and/or medical oncological treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Informal caregivers who do not understand and read Swedish or suffer from cognitive impairment, and informal caregivers with who need support or treatment that cannot be provided by Carer eSupport.
Contact & Investigator
Ylva Tiblom Ehrsson, Assoc prof
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Uppsala University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06307418 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Head and Neck Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06307418 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06307418 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ylva.tiblom.ehrsson@uu.se for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06307418 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Örebro, Sweden, Uppsala, Sweden, Umeå, Sweden, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06307418 clinical trial?
NCT06307418 is sponsored by Uppsala University. The principal investigator is Ylva Tiblom Ehrsson, Assoc prof at Uppsala University. The trial plans to enroll 110 participants.
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