Support program for caregivers of parents in nursing homes
Evaluation of the EHPAD Caregiver/Pact & Pad Psycho-educational Program for Caregivers With an Institutionalized Parent
This study is testing a support program for family caregivers of parents in nursing homes to help them cope with feelings of guilt, anxiety, and loneliness through group workshops and discussions.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris, Ile De France) |
| Trial ID | NCT05651555 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program aims to provide psycho-educational support to family caregivers who have a parent in a nursing home. It addresses the emotional challenges caregivers face, such as feelings of guilt, anxiety, and loneliness, by offering workshops that facilitate discussion and coping strategies. Caregivers will participate in a series of group sessions designed to help them understand their feelings and improve their relationship with both the care recipient and the care team. The program is structured to encourage active participation and support among caregivers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are family caregivers of elderly individuals who are currently in a nursing home or are in the process of institutionalization.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently caregivers or whose loved ones are at the end of life may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the emotional well-being and coping skills of caregivers, leading to better care for their loved ones.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar psycho-educational programs specifically for caregivers in nursing homes, existing studies suggest that caregiver support interventions can lead to positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Family caregivers defined according to the European charter for family caregivers COFACE: "the non-professional person who comes to the aid mainly, in part or totally, to a person dependent on his or her entourage, for activities of daily living. This regular help can be provided on a permanent basis or not and can take several forms, in particular: nursing, care, support for education and social life, administrative procedures, coordination, permanent vigilance, psychological support, communication, domestic activities. . Currently, these caregivers have an elderly relative living in an institution or in the process of institutionalization * Have been a caregiver for at least six months * Have a parent in an EHPAD for less than 25 weeks * The loved one is not at the end of life when the caregiver starts the program * Participate in at least five workshops out of the seven offered as part of the program. * Be of legal age (at least 18 years old) * Presence of depression or anxiety according to HAD * Be motivated to follow the program * Signature of consent. * Be affiliated with a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Caregiver with a loved one living at home without institutionalization plans * Professional caregivers, former caregivers * Absence of depression and/or anxiety * Deceased relative * Have untreated diagnosed psychiatric disorders * To be suffering from proven cognitive disorders * Already benefit from another caregiver assistance program. * Patient under AME * Vulnerable people
Where this trial is running
Paris, Ile De France
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP) - Broca Hospital - Geriatric unit — Paris, Ile De France, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anne-Sophie RIGAUD, MD, PhD, PU-PH — Broca Hospital, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP)
- Study coordinator: Souad MEZIANE DAMNEE
- Email: souad.damnee@aphp.fr
- Phone: 0033609315479
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.