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A Study Comparing Two Types of Supportive Interventions for Caregivers of Patients With Cancer
NCT04802720 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare two types of therapy for caregivers of cancer patients: Emotion Regulation Therapy for Cancer Caregivers (ERT-C) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-C). The researchers want to see if ERT-C is better than, the same as, or worse than traditional CBT-C at improving caregiver distress. The researchers will look at how the two types of therapy affect caregivers' anxiety, depression, and quality of life. The researchers will also see how ERT-C and CBT-C affect hormone and stress levels in caregivers' saliva samples. In addition, this trial will enroll cancer patients in this study to see how their caregivers' participation in ERT-C or CBT may affect the patients' quality of life, stress, and use of healthcare services. Participants who become bereaved while on study will be given the option to withdraw or remain on study. Assessments for bereaved caregivers will not include the Caregiver Quality of Life Index-Cancer (CQOLC) or the Caregiver Reaction Assessment (CRA).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cancer Caregivers (CBT-C)
- OTHER Emotion Regulation Therapy for Cancer Caregivers (ERT-C)
Study Locations (5)
New York
- Mount Sinai Hospital (Data Analysis Only) — New York
- Columbia University (Data and Specimen Analysis Only) — New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — New York
California
- University of California, Irvine (Data and Specimen Analysis Only) — Irvine
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 348 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-02-26 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-01-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04802720
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04802720 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 348 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has 2,280 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Cancer Patients appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cancer Caregivers (CBT-C) is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04802720 reports 5 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include New York, California, Massachusetts. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04802720 about?
NCT04802720 is a clinical study titled "A Study Comparing Two Types of Supportive Interventions for Caregivers of Patients With Cancer". The purpose of this study is to compare two types of therapy for caregivers of cancer patients: Emotion Regulation Therapy for Cancer Caregivers (ERT-C) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-C). The researchers want to see if ERT-C is better than, the same as, or worse than traditional CBT-C at impr...
What is the current status of trial NCT04802720?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 348 participants. The study started on 2021-02-26. Estimated completion is 2026-01-08.
What conditions does trial NCT04802720 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer Patients, Family Caregivers. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04802720?
The interventions under investigation include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cancer Caregivers (CBT-C) (OTHER), Emotion Regulation Therapy for Cancer Caregivers (ERT-C) (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04802720?
This trial is sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has 2,280 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04802720 being conducted?
This trial has 5 study locations across California, Massachusetts, New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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