RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06307418

Internet-based Support for Informal Caregivers of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer - Carer eSupport

The Effects of Internet-based Support (Carer eSupport) on Preparedness for Caregiving in Informal Caregivers of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Compared to Standard Care Support - a Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Uppsala University

Enrollment

110 participants

Start Date

Aug 20, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of internet-based support (Carer eSupport) on preparedness for caregiving in informal caregivers of patients with head and neck cancer. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * What are the effects of internet-based support on informal caregivers preparedness for caregiving? * What are the effects of internet-based support on informal caregivers burden and wellbeing? Informal caregivers who are randomized to Carer eSupport will have access to Carer eSupport for 18 weeks and they will be asked to complete questionnaires (outcome measures) at: * baseline (before randomization) * 18 weeks (post-intervention) and at * 3 months after the intervention is completed (long term follow-up). Informal caregivers in the intervention group will be compared to informal caregivers who receive standard care support regarding preparedness for caregiving, caregiver burden and wellbeing.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests an internet-based support program called "Carer eSupport" designed to help family members and friends (informal caregivers) of people with head and neck cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy, by offering tools to manage caregiver stress and improve well-being. **You may be eligible if...** - You are an informal (unpaid) caregiver of someone with head and neck cancer - The patient you care for is about to start radiation therapy or has had no more than 5 radiation sessions so far - The patient's treatment may include surgery or drug therapy alongside radiation - You can read and understand Swedish **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You cannot read or understand Swedish - You have cognitive difficulties that prevent participation - Your support needs go beyond what the Carer eSupport program can provide Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERCarer eSupport

Internet-based support


Locations(4)

Örebro University Hospital

Örebro, Blekinge Län, Sweden

Uppsala university hospital

Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden

Norrland University Hospital

Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Sahlgrenska university hospital

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

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