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Internet-based Support for Informal Caregivers of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer - Carer eSupport
Sponsor: Uppsala University
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.
Official title: 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
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
110
Start Date
2024-08-20
Completion Date
2026-10-31
Last Updated
2025-05-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Carer 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