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Confident Caregiver Intervention for Stress in Caregivers of Persons with Cardiovascular Disease

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Overseen ByJulie T Bidwell, PhD,RN
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of California, Davis
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

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

I am 18 years old or older.
Has one or more caregiving-related challenges or issues that they would like support with
Is able to read and speak in English
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Exclusion Criteria

Is a paid professional caregiver with no family or fictive kin relationship with the care recipient
Has a diagnosis of major cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's or related dementias
I am unable to participate fully in the study or use the required technology.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive four individualized intervention sessions focused on assessment of caregiving challenges, tailored coaching, stress reduction, education, and referrals to supportive resources

8-12 weeks
4 visits (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for improvements in caregiving challenges, mental health, and stress after the intervention

4 weeks

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

Group I: Confident Caregiver InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of California, Davis

Lead Sponsor

Trials
958
Recruited
4,816,000+

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

Collaborator

Trials
15
Recruited
85,800+