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NCT01981538 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Web-based Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS ) to Explore Burden and Stress in Cancer Caregivers (BaSiC2)

A clinical trial of Stress, sponsored by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC).

Completed
Registry status
139
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01981538: Completed study of Stress, sponsored by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC).

NCT01981538 is a study of Stress that has completed, run by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC). The registered enrollment target is 139 participants, below the 785-participant average among 152 other Stress trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01981538, a study of Stress, has completed, sponsored by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC).

COMPLETED
Registry status
139 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Background: \- Caring for a loved one is often stressful. Some studies show it may affect health and emotions. Researchers want to know more about this but do not know the best way to gather data. They want to know if an online survey is a good way to gather data from caregivers of people receiving cancer treatment at the NIH Clinical Center. They want to know if there are differences among caregivers depending on the type of cancer treatment the family member or friend is receiving. They want to use this data to improve support programs for caregivers. Objectives: \- To see if an online study is a good way to get data from caregivers of people with cancer. Eligibility: \- Adults 18 years old and older who are taking care of a cancer patient at the NIHCC. Design: * The study period begins when the family member or friend begins a new cancer treatment and continues for 6 months afterward. * Participants will complete an online survey 3-4 times. This will include questions about caregiving, stress, emotions, and spirituality. The survey can be taken anywhere on a computer. It will take about 30 45 minutes each time. * Participants will also answer general questions about themselves and their health. This will be done over the phone with the study team. It will take 5 minutes.

Primary Outcome

To examine the feasibility of collecting web-based patient-reported outcomes (PROs) over time in unpaid informal caregivers of cancer patients during the active treatment period.

Conditions Studied

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), 9000 Rockville Pike - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 139 participants
Start Date 2013-11-07
Est. Completion 2016-08-23

What the finished NCT01981538 record still lists

NCT01981538 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 139 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 785-participant average among 152 other Stress trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Stress appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT01981538 reports a single indexed study location in Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01981538 about?

NCT01981538 is a clinical study titled "Web-based Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS ) to Explore Burden and Stress in Cancer Caregivers (BaSiC2)". Background: \- Caring for a loved one is often stressful. Some studies show it may affect health and emotions. Researchers want to know more about this but do not know the best way to gather data. They want to know if an online survey is a good way to gather data from caregivers of people receiving...

What is the current status of trial NCT01981538?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 139 participants. The study started on 2013-11-07. Estimated completion is 2016-08-23.

What conditions does trial NCT01981538 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Stress.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01981538?

This trial is sponsored by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC), which has 338 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01981538 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT01981538's enrollment target sits among peer trials

139 47th of 152 higher than 106 of 152 other Stress trials

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