Status:
COMPLETED
Internet and Telephone Support Intervention for Stroke Caregivers
Lead Sponsor:
VA Office of Research and Development
Conditions:
Depression
Quality of Life
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will test a problem-solving and support intervention for caregivers of veterans with stroke. The investigators will assign caregivers to one for four groups: 4-session intervention, 8-sessi...
Detailed Description
Background: Caregiver depression and burden are common following a family member's stroke and are major contributors of stroke survivors' functional recovery, resource use, and institutionalization. P...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All non-paid caregivers of Veterans with a primary diagnosis of stroke, discharged to home from a medical or rehabilitation facility are eligible for participation if they meet the following criteria:
- have caregiving responsibility for a Veteran who has a diagnosis of stroke (ICD9 codes for stroke: 430-438) within the last 2.5 years and who have at least one activity of daily living (ADL), cognitive, or speech deficit related to stroke
- score 1 or greater on the Perceived Stress Scale
- have Internet access and ability
- are reachable by their cell or home phones
- read English at a seventh-grade reading level or better
- agree to random assignment to a study arm
Exclusion
- The investigators will exclude caregivers who fail to meet one or more of the inclusion criteria and whose Veterans:
- have a life expectancy of less than 6 months
- are receiving hospice/palliative care or are residing in a community living center
- Life expectancy will be determined by reviewing the electronic health record (EHR) and conferring with our physician and clinical team members
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
53 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04348851
Start Date
October 1 2014
End Date
October 1 2016
Last Update
June 2 2020
Active Locations (1)
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North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32608