Study of caregiver stress after a loved one is near end of life
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at how stress and grief affect caregivers of people with a terminal illness. It may help researchers understand what support or changes could help caregivers cope during the last months of life.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older
- You are the main caregiver (or spouse) of someone with a terminal illness expected to live 6 months or less
- You provide daily hands-on help since the person’s diagnosis, like medication supervision and hospital support
- German is your primary language
- You can sign informed consent and take part in the study
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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