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NCT00646217 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Self Care TALK Study - Promoting Stroke Caregiver Health
A NA study, sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 39
- Enrollment target
NCT00646217 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Kansas Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 39 participants.
The verdict
NCT00646217, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 39 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Most stroke survivors return home, where their care is supported by family and friends. Although family caring at home is usually rewarding, it is often challenging, too. The demands and responsibilities of caring for a loved one at home can be stressful. The actual activities of caregiving vary according to the needs of the stroke survivor, but can include helping with bathing, dressing, eating, and many other activities. Caregivers must learn care techniques and how to manage changes in roles and lifestyle. While adjusting to these changes, caregivers may be advised to 'take care' of themselves, but may not receive guidance or support for doing this. In this study, we are testing a self-care intervention for older, spouse caregivers of persons with stroke to see how helpful the intervention is in reducing distress and in helping caregivers adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle behaviors. We have developed an intervention for caregivers that is called Self-Care TALK. The intervention includes creating a health-promoting, self-care education and support partnership between caregivers and nurses through the use of weekly telephone conversations. Each conversation focuses on a health-related topic, such as: healthy habits, building self-esteem, focusing on the positive, avoiding role overload, communicating, and building meaning. The conversations follow a basic format, but also are unique to each person. Participants complete questionnaires before and after the intervention, so that we can test the effect of participation in Self-Care TALK on caregiver health. We know that education and support about self-care can be achieved through partnerships between family caregivers and health care professionals. Our goal is to build on this knowledge in testing whether participation in the Self-Care TALK intervention will result in less distress and better health and well-being for spouse caregivers, compared to caregivers who receive no additional care beyond usual education
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Self Care Talk
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 39 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-02 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00646217
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00646217 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 39 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Kansas Medical Center, which has 408 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Self Care Talk is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00646217 about?
NCT00646217 is a clinical study titled "Self Care TALK Study - Promoting Stroke Caregiver Health". Most stroke survivors return home, where their care is supported by family and friends. Although family caring at home is usually rewarding, it is often challenging, too. The demands and responsibilities of caring for a loved one at home can be stressful. The actual activities of caregiving vary acc...
What is the current status of trial NCT00646217?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 39 participants. The study started on 2005-07. Estimated completion is 2010-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00646217?
The interventions under investigation include: Self Care Talk (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00646217?
This trial is sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center, which has 408 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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