Support for Caregivers of Heart Disease Patients

Supporting Mental Health and Reducing Care Stress in Caregivers of Persons With Cardiovascular Disease

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Caregiver Burden Stress Depression Anxiety Cardiovascular Diseases
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, Davis · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for family caregivers of patients with heart disease who need support with caregiving challenges. Participants will receive four personalized sessions focused on stress reduction, coaching, and resources.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years of age or older
  • I am a caregiver for a patient in the UC Davis Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic
  • I have caregiving-related challenges that I want support with
  • I can read and speak in English

You may not be able to join if

  • I am a paid professional caregiver
  • I have major cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's
  • I cannot participate in the intervention or complete the protocol

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the preliminary efficacy, feasibility, acceptability, and barriers and facilitators to implementation of the Confident Caregiver intervention among family caregivers of persons with cardiovascular disease participating in cardiac rehabilitation. Caregivers receive four individualized intervention sessions focused on assessment of caregiving challenges, tail…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Is a caregiver for a patient receiving care in our UC Davis Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic. A caregiver is defined as someone who provides support to the patient with one or more basic or instrumental activities of daily living. * Has one or more care…
Contacts

Julie T Bidwell, PhD,RN

503-756-1996

jtbidwell@health.ucdavis.edu

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