Confident Caregiver Intervention for Stress in Caregivers of Persons with Cardiovascular Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the preliminary efficacy, feasibility, acceptability, and barriers and facilitators to implementation of the Confident Caregiver intervention among family caregivers of persons with cardiovascular disease participating in cardiac rehabilitation. Caregivers receive four individualized intervention sessions focused on assessment of caregiving challenges, tailored coaching, stress reduction, education, and referrals to supportive resources. Outcomes include reductions in caregiving-related challenges, improvements in mental health, and reductions in stress.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults (18+) who are family or close caregivers of someone in cardiac rehab at UC Davis. Participants must speak English, have caregiving challenges they want help with, and provide daily support. Paid professional caregivers and those with major memory problems can't join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive four individualized intervention sessions focused on assessment of caregiving challenges, tailored coaching, stress reduction, education, and referrals to supportive resources
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for improvements in caregiving challenges, mental health, and stress after the intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Confident Caregiver Intervention
Trial Overview
The study tests the 'Confident Caregiver' program—four personalized sessions offering coaching, stress reduction techniques, education, and resource referrals—to see if it helps reduce caregiver stress and improve mental health.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants receive four individual intervention sessions delivered virtually over approximately 8 to 12 weeks. The intervention includes assessment of caregiving challenges, tailored coaching and action planning to address caregiving challenges, stress reduction strategies, caregiver education, and referrals to services and supports.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, Davis
Lead Sponsor
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Collaborator
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