Improving mental health for family carers of individuals with intellectual disabilities
Randomised Controlled Feasibility Study and Exploratory Trial of the Carers-ID Intervention: Supporting Family Carers' Mental Health Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study is testing an online support program to see if it can help family members who care for people with intellectual disabilities feel less stressed and anxious.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Queen's University, Belfast Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Belfast, Antrim) |
| Trial ID | NCT05737823 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of the Carers-ID intervention, which aims to enhance mental health outcomes for family carers of individuals with intellectual disabilities. It involves a randomized controlled trial with 120 participants, where half will receive the Carers-ID online support program and the other half will be placed on a wait-list control. The study will assess various mental health metrics, including stress, anxiety, and resilience, to determine the program's effectiveness and inform future larger-scale trials. Additionally, it will evaluate participant recruitment and retention rates to gauge the program's overall viability.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are UK residents over 18 years old who are family carers for someone with an intellectual disability.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a family member with an intellectual disability or who are not residents of the UK may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and well-being of family carers, leading to better support for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific Carers-ID intervention is novel, similar interventions aimed at supporting family carers have shown promise in improving mental health outcomes in previous studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Resident of the UK; * \>18 years of age; * Caring for a family member with an intellectual disability.
Where this trial is running
Belfast, Antrim
- Queen's University Belfast — Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mark Linden, PhD
- Email: m.linden@qub.ac.uk
- Phone: 028 9097 2233
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.