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Educational Support for Family Caregivers in Cancer Care
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Led By Betty Ferrell
Research Sponsored by City of Hope Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 7 weeks
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is focused on helping researchers understand how best to educate and support family caregivers who are helping cancer patients with complex medical needs at home.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking adults who are family caregivers providing complex care at home to patients with any stage of lung or gynecologic cancer. Caregivers must be designated by the patient and involved in intricate physical care or decision-making about symptoms.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing an educational program designed to help underserved family caregivers manage complex cancer care at home. It includes quality-of-life assessments and questionnaires to evaluate how well the education helps in caregiving tasks requiring technical skills.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on education and support, there aren't direct medical side effects like those seen with drug trials. However, participants may experience emotional or psychological stress related to caregiving responsibilities.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 7 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 7 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Family caregiver distress scale
Change in Quality of life (QOL) scale
Side effects data
From 2022 Phase 3 trial • 87 Patients • NCT0206618173%
Fatigue
71%
Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome
63%
Hypertension
61%
Papulopustular rash
55%
Diarrhea
51%
Nausea
39%
Myalgia
37%
Alopecia
35%
Arthralgia
33%
Abdominal pain
31%
Anorexia
27%
Vomiting
22%
Mucositis oral
22%
Constipation
18%
Anemia
18%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
16%
Platelet count decreased
14%
Pruritus
14%
Hyperglycemia
14%
Rash maculo-papular
14%
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders - Other, specify
12%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
12%
Rash acneiform
12%
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
10%
Investigations - Other, specify
10%
Dry skin
10%
Neutrophil count decreased
10%
Blood bilirubin increased
8%
Back pain
8%
Headache
8%
Nervous system disorders - Other, specify
8%
Pain in extremity
6%
General disorders and administration site conditions - Other, specify
6%
Skin infection
6%
White blood cell decreased
6%
Hypercalcemia
6%
Hypokalemia
6%
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorder - Other, specify
6%
Dizziness
6%
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders - Other, specify
6%
Eye disorders - Other, specify
6%
Hyperkalemia
6%
Pain
6%
Alkaline phosphatase increased
6%
Hypocalcemia
6%
Cough
4%
Flushing
4%
Tinnitus
4%
Dental caries
4%
Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specify
4%
Hemoglobin increased
4%
Weight loss
4%
Metabolism and nutrition disorders - Other, specify
4%
Dysgeusia
4%
Anxiety
4%
Irregular menstruation
4%
Menorrhagia
4%
Sore throat
4%
Lymphocyte count decreased
4%
Hyperuricemia
4%
Non-cardiac chest pain
4%
Infections and infestations - Other, specify
4%
Hypernatremia
4%
Hypoglycemia
4%
Scalp pain
4%
Dry mouth
2%
Blurred vision
2%
Acute kidney injury
2%
Hemorrhoids
2%
Hypothyroidism
2%
Urticaria
2%
Palpitations
2%
Leukocytosis
2%
Myocardial infarction
2%
Vertigo
2%
Anal hemorrhage
2%
Dysphagia
2%
Esophageal pain
2%
Periodontal disease
2%
Fever
2%
Sinusitis
2%
Urinary tract infection
2%
Bruising
2%
Dermatitis radiation
2%
Cholesterol high
2%
Creatinine increased
2%
Neck pain
2%
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) - Other, specify
2%
Concentration impairment
2%
Memory impairment
2%
Spasticity
2%
Depression
2%
Insomnia
2%
Allergic rhinitis
2%
Productive cough
2%
Sleep apnea
2%
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions - Other, specify
2%
Dry eye
2%
Lymphedema
2%
Chest pain - cardiac
2%
Heart failure
2%
Gastric perforation
2%
Hypertriglyceridemia
2%
Dyspnea
2%
Cardiac disorders - Other, specify
2%
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
2%
Oral dysesthesia
2%
Chills
2%
Hypophosphatemia
2%
Chest wall pain
2%
Psychiatric disorders - Other, specify
2%
Hematuria
2%
Urinary tract obstruction
2%
Dysmenorrhea
2%
Skin hypopigmentation
2%
Unintended pregnancy
2%
Flu like symptoms
2%
Nail infection
2%
Pancreatitis
2%
Blood and lymphatic system disorders - Other, specify
2%
Oral pain
2%
Fall
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Arm I (Sorafenib Tosylate)
Arm II (Placebo)
Crossover Group
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Supportive Care (teaching intervention, questionnaire)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Participants attend 2 teaching sessions with a research nurse. Participants also complete questionnaires at baseline, 3, and 7 weeks.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
City of Hope Medical CenterLead Sponsor
570 Previous Clinical Trials
1,922,568 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,706 Previous Clinical Trials
40,931,460 Total Patients Enrolled
Betty FerrellPrincipal InvestigatorCity of Hope Medical Center
4 Previous Clinical Trials
1,057 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have been diagnosed with any stage of lung or gynecologic cancer.The participant has chosen someone to take care of them.Needing to make difficult medical decisions or needing complex medical care.You need a lot of help with your body or making decisions about your health.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Supportive Care (teaching intervention, questionnaire)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does this research have any openings to participants?
"Clinicaltrials.gov does not list this trial as actively recruiting patients at present. The original posting date for the trial was July 15th, 2020 and it has been modified most recently on June 7th, 2022. Despite that fact, there are 1,544 other medical trials open to participants now."
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