Effect of a pilot support intervention for informal caregivers of people with motor neuron disease on psychological morbidity

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• Conditions: Caregiver Burden; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000120572
• Lead Sponsor: Centre for Palliative Care St Vincent's Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-02-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1. Informal caregiver of person diagnosed with motor neuron disease in the past twelve months;
2. Be at least 18 years of age;
3. Be able to read, write and speak English.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosed with a severe cognitive or psychological disorder;
2. Unaware of the diagnosis of the person they care for.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Outcome 1: Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised score[Timepoint 1 (baseline) and timepoint 3 (two months after intervention)];Outcome 2: Brief Symptom Inventory 18 score[Timepoint 1 (baseline) and timepoint 3 (two months after intervention)];Outcome 3: Caregiver Reaction Assessment score[Timepoint 1 (baseline) and timepoint 3 (two months after intervention)]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Outcome 1: Acceptability of intervention questionnaire. Assessed by brief survey created by the Researchers of the study (it is not a formal / previously validated tool).[Timepoint 2 (within 1 week of intervention) and timepoint 3 (two months after intervention)]