Support study to reduce caregiver burden in cancer care
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at ways to help people who care for someone with solid cancer—especially when caregiving feels stressful or complicated. You may be offered additional nursing support or follow-up if you meet the study’s caregiver and patient needs.
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Who can take part
- You are the caregiver chosen by the patient
- The patient started cancer medicines (systemic treatment) within the last 3 months, or is in active palliative care for less than 1 month
- The patient already has (or will soon have) nursing follow-up with support from a nurse
- Your situation includes higher stress or difficulty—such as social, psychological, nutrition-related, or overall care complexity
- The patient is not expected to live less than 6 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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