Assessing the Needs of Carers for People with Chronic Respiratory Diseases
TAKINGCARE - TAcKlING the Needs of Carers of People With Chronic respirAtoRy disEases
This study is trying to find out what informal caregivers of people with chronic respiratory diseases need so that they can be better supported in their role.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Aveiro University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aveiro) |
| Trial ID | NCT06459011 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop a tool to assess the needs of informal carers who support individuals with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD). It will involve a systematic review to identify existing assessment instruments and their properties, followed by a mixed-methods approach to characterize the needs and health literacy of these carers. Participants will include individuals with CRD, their informal carers, and health professionals from specific hospitals in Portugal. The ultimate goal is to better understand and address the unmet needs of these carers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with chronic respiratory diseases and their informal carers who are fluent in Portuguese.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairment or those who do not have an identified informal carer may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved support and resources for informal carers of individuals with chronic respiratory diseases.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting the needs of informal carers in this context, similar studies have shown the importance of addressing caregiver needs in chronic disease management.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * People with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD): * 18 years of age or older; * Diagnosed with ILD, COPD, lung cancer, severe asthma or bronchiectasis; * Fluent in Portuguese; * Identify an informal/family carer; * Informal carers of people with CRD: * 18 years of age or older; * Fluent in Portuguese. * Health Professionals: * Fluent in Portuguese; * Contact with people with CRD in their clinical practice. Exclusion Criteria: * People with CRD: * Signs of cognitive impairment in the Six-item Cognitive Impairment Test (6CIT) for the interviews. * Informal carers of people with CRD: * Signs of cognitive impairment in the 6CIT.
Where this trial is running
Aveiro
- University of Aveiro — Aveiro, Portugal (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alda S Marques, PhD — School of Health Sciences of the University of Aveiro (ESSUA)
- Study coordinator: Alda S Marques, PhD
- Email: amarques@ua.pt
- Phone: 00351 234 372 462
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.