Caregiver Program for Pediatric Cancer

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of California, Irvine

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to determine if a culturally relevant caregiver intervention is effective in decreasing stress and improving quality of life in Spanish speaking Latino caregivers of children diagnosed with cancer compared to a control group.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Spanish-speaking Latino caregivers of children with cancer. It aims to help them reduce stress and improve their quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria

Caregiver identifies as Latino

Caregiver of CHOC oncology patient must be able to speak and/or read and write in Spanish

I am a caregiver for a child aged 2-17 with cancer at CHOC.

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Exclusion Criteria

Caregiver unable to speak, read, and write in Spanish

I do not have any mental health conditions that would stop me from participating in study sessions.

Treatment Details

Interventions

13-week session program (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study tests a 13-week session program designed specifically for these caregivers, comparing its effectiveness against a control group.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Intervention Session (Corazones) GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Caregivers in this group will be asked to participate in a 13-session program (Corazones) delivered via Zoom. Caregivers will be asked to complete study questionnaires at the beginning of the study (Baseline), after completing the 13 zoom-based sessions (T2) and 3 months after participating in the program (T3). Caregivers will also be asked to participate in an interview with members of the research team to discuss their experiences participating in the program.

Group II: Control Group (standard of care)Active Control1 Intervention

Caregivers will be asked to complete study questionnaires at the beginning of the study (Baseline), following week 2 of the intervention timeline, after week 12 of the intervention timeline (T2), and 3 months after the intervention groups completes their sessions (T3). Caregivers in this group will be offered the opportunity to participate in sessions after T3 surveys are completed. Attendance will not be compensated.