Understanding Facilitators And Barriers That Impact Capacity And Workload For Caregivers Of Metastatic Cancer Patients
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Jacksonville, Florida: 16-009658
- Rochester, Minnesota: 16-009658
Sponsor Protocol Number: 16-009658
About this study
The purpose of t his study is to better understand what caregivers encounter during the care of their loved ones, what they identify as facilitators and barriers, and what impacts their capacity to provide such care – an informing component to the science of healthcare delivery. Also, to identify practical issues related to caregivers’ capacity, both objective and subjective, beyond the existence of healthcare and educational resources often available in clinical settings.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults ≥18 year old individuals who are identified as caregivers of patients with metastatic cancer receiving palliative care and being treated at Mayo Clinic Florida.
- The caregivers might be family members or designated/legal guardians or proxies of the patient who will be identified by clinicians at the Palliative Care Division within the Department of Family Medicine or by the Cancer Center at Mayo Clinic Florida.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Non-English speaking individuals
- Legally blind and hearing impaired
- Unable to provide consent.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Jacksonville, Fla.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator |
Closed for enrollment |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator |
Closed for enrollment |
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