Validation of the Cargier Bruden Inventony and Zarit-12 questionnaires
Obtaining Reliable Linguistic and Cultural Validation of the Questionnaires Cargier Bruden Inventony (CBI) and Zarit-12, Translate From English for Use in France
This study is testing two questionnaires to see if they accurately measure the experiences of caregivers for people with neurological conditions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 264 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Denis Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Denis, Seine Saint Denis) |
| Trial ID | NCT05978245 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to validate the Cargier Bruden Inventony (CBI) and Zarit-12 questionnaires through a multi-stage process. Initially, expert bilingual translators will translate the questionnaires into French. Following this, a pilot phase will involve 30 caregivers of neurological patients to ensure comprehension. Finally, a larger validation phase will recruit 264 participants for the CBI and 120 for the Zarit-12, with participants completing the questionnaires on specified days.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult caregivers of patients with neurological conditions who are fluent in French.
Not a fit: Patients who are not caregivers or those with non-neurological conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide validated tools for assessing caregiver burden in neurological conditions, improving patient care.
How similar studies have performed: While similar validation studies have been conducted, this specific approach to validating these questionnaires in a French-speaking context is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Caregivers (family or friend) of patients followed for a central neurological pathology (MS, BM, Parkinson's, stroke, congenital (Spina...)) or peripheral (ponytail, peripheral neuropathies) * Adult caregivers (age ≥ 18 years), regardless of the patient's age * Francophone caregivers (ability to read, write and understand French) * Caregivers who did not object to the use of their data or the patient's data for research Exclusion Criteria: * - Professional caregivers * caregivers of patients being cared for with a pathology other than neurological * Minor caregivers (age ≤ 17 years) * Caregivers with no or poor French language skills * Caregivers who refused to participate in the research
Where this trial is running
Saint-Denis, Seine Saint Denis
- Hôpital Delafontaine — Saint-Denis, Seine Saint Denis, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: TURMEL Nicolas
- Email: nicolas.turmel@ch-stdenis.fr
- Phone: 0142356140
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.