Meaning-centered group therapy for caregiver wellbeing
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether group therapy focused on meaning and purpose can improve the wellbeing of people caring for someone with advanced cancer or another serious illness. Caregivers will join virtual group sessions and complete questionnaires about their feelings and stress.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You can read, understand, and speak English
- You are a caregiver for someone with advanced (stage III or IV) solid tumor cancer or another serious life-limiting illness
- The person you care for reports feeling at least moderate distress (4 or higher out of 10)
- You are able to take part in online groups using a computer, tablet, or phone
- You do not have severe memory problems or a history of serious mental illness that would make group therapy difficult
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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