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Caregiver Burden clinical trials

Every US clinical trial registered for Caregiver Burden — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.

43 US clinical trials · 27 currently recruiting

The research picture

Caregiver Burden has 43 registered US clinical trials, 27 of them open to new participants right now — about 63% of the total.

27
recruiting participants now
63%
of trials open to enrollment
0
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
3
top sponsor: Emory University

Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING NA 3,000 participants

Evaluating Novel Healthcare Approaches to Nurturing and Caring for Hospitalized Elders

University of Michigan

NCT05929703

RECRUITING NA 792 participants

Palliative Care Education in Assisted Living for Dementia Care Providers (PCEAL-DCP)

University of South Florida

NCT06722352

RECRUITING NA 640 participants

STELLA-FTD: Examination of a Behavior Change Intervention for FTD Family Care Partners

Oregon Health and Science University

NCT06613204

RECRUITING 500 participants

The Nuestros Días ("Our Days") Study

University of Alabama at Birmingham

NCT06475534

RECRUITING NA 488 participants

Telephone Support in Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancer

Indiana University

NCT06532877

RECRUITING NA 440 participants

Evaluating the Efficacy of the Pain Identification and Communication Toolkit

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

NCT06168604

RECRUITING NA 352 participants

The SNAP Tool for Head and Neck Cancer Survivor-Caregiver Dyads

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT05811936

RECRUITING 240 participants

Swallowing Impairments in Adults With and Without Alzheimer's Disease

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

NCT06678100

RECRUITING NA 238 participants

Support Via Technology: Living and Learning With Advancing Dementia-REVISED

Oregon Health and Science University

NCT06460012

RECRUITING NA 220 participants

Efficacy and Sustainability of a Carepartner-Integrated Telerehabilitation Program for Persons With Stroke

Emory University

NCT06655402

RECRUITING NA 200 participants

Learning Skills Together Family Caregiver Complex Intervention

Case Western Reserve University

NCT05846984

RECRUITING NA 200 participants

A Study of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Caregivers to People With Cancer

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NCT06307535

RECRUITING NA 184 participants

I-CARE 2: Mobile Telehealth to Reduce Alzheimer'S-related Symptoms

Indiana University

NCT05733520

RECRUITING 150 participants

NLit and Outcomes in HNC Survivor-Caregiver Dyads

University of Kansas Medical Center

NCT07021885

RECRUITING NA 140 participants

SAGE LEAF 2: An Online Program to Reduce Dementia Caregiver Burden

Northwestern University

NCT06708182

RECRUITING NA 140 participants

Caregiving While Black

Emory University

NCT05772689

RECRUITING NA 120 participants

Caregiver Stress and Sleep Study

University of Pittsburgh

NCT05219955

RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Reducing Suicide Risk Among Aging Caregivers of Persons With AD/ADRD

Texas Tech University

NCT06055322

RECRUITING NA 80 participants

Testing & Refinement of CarePair: An Assessment and Referral Platform to Support Family Caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.

University of Southern California

NCT06418971

RECRUITING NA 68 participants

Caregivers Preparing for Their Own Health Care Emergency

University of California, Davis

NCT06635876

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

I-CARE Rural Pilot: Intervention for Rural-Dwelling Dementia Caregivers

Richard Holden

NCT07054385

RECRUITING NA 50 participants

A rTMS and Virtual Reality Based Cognitive Rehabilitation Program for MCI

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

NCT06024473

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

DECIDE: Dyads and Families

Emory University

NCT05139290

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

I-CARE 2: Mobile Telehealth to Reduce Alzheimer'S-related Symptoms in Hispanic Individuals

Indiana University

NCT06099197

RECRUITING NA 32 participants

Digital Health Physical Activity Program for Older Family Care Partners of Patents With Heart Failure

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT05852509

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

A Dyadic Intervention for Young Adult Patients With Cancer and Their Partner Caregivers

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT06172907

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

LEgal Guidance and AdvocaCY for CAREgivers (LEGACY CARE): A Pilot Clinical Trial for Caregivers of Persons With Colorectal Cancer

Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

NCT07153016

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 270 participants

A Spanish-language Caregiver-Enabled Care Program

Ceresti Health

NCT06631144

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 80 participants

Treatment to Improve Sleep in Caregivers With Insomnia and a Child With Autism

University of Pennsylvania

NCT05373537

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 58 participants

Hispanic Adapted and Culturally Relevant Exercising Together

University of Arizona

NCT06018311

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Efficacy of Caregiver Training Program in Enhancing Caregiver and Patient Outcomes

MapHabit

NCT05527405

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 19 participants

10-Week Physical Activity Program for Mothers of Children With Developmental Disabilities

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT07182071

COMPLETED NA 342 participants

Comprehensive Home-based Dementia Care Coordination for Medicare-Medicaid Dual Eligibles in Maryland

Johns Hopkins University

NCT02395731

COMPLETED NA 300 participants

MIND: Care Coordination for Community-living Person With Dementia

Johns Hopkins University

NCT02396082

COMPLETED NA 82 participants

Building a Bridge (BAB) Between Clinical and Community Care

Sato Ashida

NCT03932812

COMPLETED NA 74 participants

CAPABLE Family Pilot - Adapting CAPABLE for Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)/Early Stage Dementia and Their Care Partners

Johns Hopkins University

NCT05187117

COMPLETED NA 60 participants

Wellness Coaching for Caregivers of Thoracic Transplant Candidates

Mayo Clinic

NCT04245228

COMPLETED NA 43 participants

Improving Care Through Improv: Promoting Mastery in the Moment

Georgia State University

NCT05996718

COMPLETED NA 35 participants

Support for Caregivers of Older Adults With Cognitive Decline

State University of New York at Buffalo

NCT04787068

COMPLETED NA 33 participants

Intervention Development and Evaluation to Reduce Disparities in Quality of Life for Latino Families Impacted by Cancer

University of California, Irvine

NCT06622252

COMPLETED NA 18 participants

Rhythmically Entrained Exercise in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

NCT05462977

COMPLETED NA 15 participants

Adapting and Implementing the I-HoME Intervention in Caregivers of Patients With ADRD

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

NCT06488157

COMPLETED Phase 1

Telesupport: Evaluation of Professionally Led Support Groups for Caregivers

Thomas Jefferson University

NCT00259415

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Caregiver Burden Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 43 US studies indexed under Caregiver Burden, and 27 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 63% 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 Burden shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 1 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 Burden is led by Emory University with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 43 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 Burden?

PlainTrial tracks 43 US clinical trials for Caregiver Burden, of which 27 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Caregiver Burden?

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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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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