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Caregivers

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15 US clinical trials · 6 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING NA 270 participants

Smartphone-based Cognitive Emotion Regulation Training for Unpaid Primary Caregivers of Persons With Alzheimer's Disease

Bryan Denny

NCT05949047

RECRUITING NA 218 participants

A Nature-Based Virtual Reality (VR) Intervention in Family Caregivers of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) Recipients

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)

NCT05909202

RECRUITING NA 84 participants

Mind-body Resilience Program for Cardiac Arrest Survivors and Their Caregivers: Recovering Together After Cardiac Arrest

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT07143357

RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Pilot Study of Hospital GamePlan4Care

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT06634368

RECRUITING NA 30 participants

Supporting Care Partners' Well-Being With Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots

University of Michigan

NCT07145723

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

Cereset Research for Caregivers

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT05209438

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 62 participants

A Telenovela Intervention for Caregivers of African-American and Hispanic Hospice Patients

Johns Hopkins University

NCT06835764

COMPLETED NA 254 participants

Evaluating the Carter Institute Caregiver Education Program at the VA

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT00271375

COMPLETED NA 115 participants

Telehealth Powerful Tools for Caregivers Effectiveness Study

Concordia University Wisconsin

NCT03800238

COMPLETED NA 88 participants

Care For The Cancer Caregiver: A Meaning-Based Workshop To Help Manage Caregiver Burden

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

NCT02250911

COMPLETED NA 87 participants

CAREGIVER: A Trial to Improve the Burden and Distress of Caring for Persons With Decompensated Cirrhosis

University of Michigan

NCT04205396

COMPLETED NA 60 participants

Powerful Tools for Caregivers of Dementia Patients

Florida State University

NCT02697721

COMPLETED Phase 2 53 participants

Effectiveness of a Stress Reduction Intervention in Caregivers of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) Recipients

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)

NCT02257853

COMPLETED NA 33 participants

Heart Failure Resilience Intervention for Caregivers

Johns Hopkins University

NCT03963583

COMPLETED NA 23 participants

Standardized Patient-Centered Medication Review in Home Hospice

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

NCT03972163

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 2 1

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

Reading the Caregivers Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 15 US studies indexed under Caregivers, and 6 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 40% 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 Caregivers 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 Caregivers is led by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 15 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 Caregivers?

PlainTrial tracks 15 US clinical trials for Caregivers, of which 6 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Caregivers?

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 · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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