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The Efficacy of the Caregiver Psychoeducational Consultation Program in Spouse Caregivers of Resectable Colorectal Cancer


Phase 2/Phase 3
18 Years
65 Years
Open (Enrolling)
Both
Depression, Sleep

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Trial Information

The Efficacy of the Caregiver Psychoeducational Consultation Program in Spouse Caregivers of Resectable Colorectal Cancer


To examine the effects of the caregiver psychoeducational consultation program in reducing
caregiver burdens, depression, sleep quality, and improving the experience in close
relationship, positive meaning of illness and quality of life.

This is the 2-year study. The design adopts the randomized controlled trial (RCT). The
caregivers of patients with spouse caregivers of resectable metastatic colorectal cancer
will be randomly assigned into two groups: one group receiving usual care, another group
receiving the caregiver psychoeducational consultation program (CPCP). The usual care
includes providing education materials only. Measurement time-points include pre
intervention, post intervention, & then 1, and 3 months after the end of intervention for
the maintenance effect.


Inclusion Criteria:



- Spouse caregivers of patients with resectable colorectal cancer,

- Those who are willing to participate in the research,

- Aged above 18.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Who refuses to participate in this study.

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Investigator), Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Outcome Measure:

Short-form 12 health-related quality of life questionnaire

Outcome Time Frame:

pre intervention, post intervention, 1, and 3,months after the end of the interventions

Safety Issue:

Yes

Principal Investigator

Fei Hsiao, PhD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University

Authority:

Taiwan: Department of Health

Study ID:

200902029R

NCT ID:

NCT01001884

Start Date:

February 2009

Completion Date:

December 2010

Related Keywords:

  • Depression
  • Sleep
  • caregiver, psychoeducational, colon
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder

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