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Caregiver

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21 US clinical trials · 7 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 15,000 participants

Cancer Experience Registry (CER) for Cancer Patients and Caregivers

Cancer Support Community, Research and Training Institute, Philadelphia

NCT02333604

RECRUITING 6,500 participants

New Assessment System in Measuring Symptom Distress in Cancer Patients

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT00505245

RECRUITING NA 160 participants

The REACH Intervention for Caregivers of Veterans and Service Members With TBI

University of Virginia

NCT06111794

RECRUITING NA 112 participants

FearLess in NeuroOncology

Virginia Commonwealth University

NCT06989086

RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Behavioral Health Program for Short-Stay Nursing Facility Residents & Care Partners

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT07220486

RECRUITING NA 70 participants

Support for Bereaved Cancer Caregivers

Michigan State University

NCT06662409

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

mHealth for Early Psychosis Caregivers in Statewide Program Outreach

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT07225179

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 406 participants

Preference of Room Setting and Waiting Time in Patients With Advanced, Locally Advanced, or Metastatic Cancer and Their Caregivers Who Are Seen in the Outpatient Supportive/Palliative Care Center

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT03671226

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 380 participants

Multimedia Self-Management Intervention for Lung Cancer Surgery Family Caregivers and Patients

City of Hope Medical Center

NCT03686007

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 270 participants

A Spanish-language Caregiver-Enabled Care Program

Ceresti Health

NCT06631144

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 216 participants

Couples-Based Yoga Program in Improving Quality of Life in Patients With High-Grade Glioma Undergoing Radiation Therapy and Their Partners

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT02481349

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 207 participants

RCT of QPS vs General Information Sheet

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT03287492

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 192 participants

Frequency of Cachexia in Ambulatory Cancer Patients and Psychological Burden in Patients and Their Primary Caregivers

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT04090619

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 182 participants

Patient and Caregiver Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Prescription of Intranasal Naloxone Spray for Opioid Overdose

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT04129138

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 80 participants

A Positive Psychology Based Intervention (PATH-C) for Caregivers of HSCT Survivors

Brigham and Women's Hospital

NCT06153797

COMPLETED NA 1,000 participants

Music in Reducing Distress in Participants with Cancer During Chemotherapy Treatment

Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

NCT03683420

COMPLETED 115 participants

A Survey of Parent/Caregiver Practices on the Storage, Use, and Disposal of Opioids in a Comprehensive Cancer Center

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT03390283

COMPLETED NA 57 participants

Telephone-delivered Mindfulness Intervention for African American Dementia Caregivers

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT04058886

COMPLETED NA 35 participants

Prepare to Care, A Supported Self-Management Intervention for Head and Neck Cancer CaregiversHead and Neck Cancer

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT03032250

COMPLETED NA 20 participants

A Computer-Based System for Symptom Reporting in Patients With Cancer Undergoing Treatment

Thomas Jefferson University

NCT03979846

COMPLETED NA 2 participants

Provider Training in Increasing Patient Tobacco Cessation Counseling and Referrals for Patients With Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

NCT03135782

Reading the Caregiver Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 21 US studies indexed under Caregiver, and 7 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 33% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Caregiver shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 0 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Caregiver is led by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center with 7 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 21 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Caregiver?

PlainTrial tracks 21 US clinical trials for Caregiver, of which 7 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Caregiver?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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