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临床试验/NCT01937936
NCT01937936已完成不适用

Stress and Health in Family Caregivers of Persons With Heart Failure

University of California, Los Angeles4 个研究点 分布在 1 个国家目标入组 50 人开始时间: 2013年9月最近更新:
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试验速览

阶段
不适用
状态
已完成
入组人数
50
试验地点
4
主要终点
Salivary cortisol

研究概览

简要总结

Family caregivers are vulnerable to health problems because of the stress and demands of their role as a caregiver. With the growing incidence of heart failure (HF) and the anticipated growth in the aging population, the number of HF caregivers is expected to rise. This study will pilot test a cognitive behavioral intervention designed to reduce stress among HF caregivers, which will ultimately contribute to promoting health and quality of life among HF caregivers and their loved ones with HF.

研究设计

研究类型
Interventional
分配方式
Randomized
干预模型
Parallel
主要目的
Supportive Care
盲法
None

入排标准

年龄范围
21 Years 至 —(Adult, Older Adult)
性别
All
接受健康志愿者

入选标准

  • 21 years or older
  • Having primary or secondary diagnosis of HF (NYHA class II-IV)
  • Having a family member or friend providing care for them at home
  • Being able to communicate in English

排除标准

  • Being on the transplant list
  • Having terminal illness (e.g., terminal cancer)
  • Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
  • 21 years or older
  • Having the primary responsibility for the care of the patient for at least 6 months
  • Living in the greater Los Angeles area
  • Being able to communicate in English
  • Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:
  • Being a paid caregiver (an individual who is hired to provide care for the patient)
  • Having terminal illness (e.g., terminal cancer) or a serious medical condition that requires ongoing medical care (e.g., cancer requiring ongoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy)
  • Having a history of major psychiatric illness (i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and/or any personality disorder)
  • Diagnosed with Cushing's or Addison's disease
  • Taking medication that could influence cortisol levels (e.g., steroid based anti-inflammatory drugs)

结局指标

主要结局

Salivary cortisol

时间窗: 8 weeks

次要结局

  • Health care usage(6 months)
  • Perceived stress(8 weeks and 6 months)
  • Depressive symptoms(8 weeks and 6 months)
  • Health-related quality of life(8 weeks and 6 months)

研究者

申办方类型
Other
责任方
Principal Investigator
主要研究者

Boyoung Hwang, PhD, RN

Assistant Professor

University of California, Los Angeles

研究点 (4)

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