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Internet-based Support for Informal Caregivers of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer - Carer eSupport
Led by Uppsala University · Updated on 2025-05-29
110
Participants Needed
4
Research Sites
114 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
Uppsala University
Lead Sponsor
T
The Swedish Research Council
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of internet-based support (Carer eSupport) on preparedness for caregiving in informal caregivers of patients with head and neck cancer. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * What are the effects of internet-based support on informal caregivers preparedness for caregiving? * What are the effects of internet-based support on informal caregivers burden and wellbeing? Informal caregivers who are randomized to Carer eSupport will have access to Carer eSupport for 18 weeks and they will be asked to complete questionnaires (outcome measures) at: * baseline (before randomization) * 18 weeks (post-intervention) and at * 3 months after the intervention is completed (long term follow-up). Informal caregivers in the intervention group will be compared to informal caregivers who receive standard care support regarding preparedness for caregiving, caregiver burden and wellbeing.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Internet-based Support for Informal Caregivers of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer - Carer eSupport
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Identified as an informal caregiver by a patient who has agreed to their involvement
- Caregiver of a patient with head and neck cancer starting radiotherapy or who has had up to five radiotherapy sessions
- Radiotherapy may be combined with surgery and/or medical oncology treatments
You will not qualify if you...
- Caregivers who do not understand or read Swedish
- Caregivers with cognitive impairment
- Caregivers needing support or treatment not provided by Carer eSupport
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 4 locations
1
Örebro University Hospital
Örebro, Blekinge Län, Sweden, 70185
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2
Uppsala university hospital
Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden, 75105
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3
Norrland University Hospital
Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden, 90737
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4
Sahlgrenska university hospital
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, 41345
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Research Team
Y
Ylva Tiblom Ehrsson, Assoc prof
CONTACT
B
Birgitta Johansson, Assoc prof
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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