Well-being program for caregivers of patients with advanced heart or lung disease

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study provides an 8-week multimodal wellness program delivered remotely to informal caregivers of patients with advanced cardiac or pulmonary disease. The program combines personalized exercise guidance, nutrition support, and stress management, with regular virtual check-ins from health professionals. Feasibility, safety, acceptability, and adherence will be assessed to determine if caregivers can participate and benefit in a home-based format. The study is conducted at Toronto General Hospital, led by University Health Network, focusing on caregiver well-being alongside potential impacts on caregiving capacity.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

INCLUSION CRITERIA (CAREGIVERS):

* Informal (unpaid) caregivers aged 18 years or older
* Identified as the primary caregiver of a patient with advanced cardiac or pulmonary disease receiving outpatient palliative care at Toronto General Hospital
* Ability to provide informed consent

EXCLUSION CRITERIA (CAREGIVERS):

* Presence of any medical condition where moderate physical activity or exercise training would be contraindicated (e.g., unstable cardiovascular disease, recent injury)
* Significant cognitive impairment or language barrier that would interfere with completing study procedures
* Lack of access to a phone or internet connection to enable virtual participation

INCLUSION CRITERIA (Patients):

* Aged 18 years or older
* Diagnosis of advanced cardiac or pulmonary disease and currently receiving outpatient palliative care at Toronto General Hospital
* Ability to provide informed consent

EXCLUSION CRITERIA (Patients):

* Significant cognitive impairment or language barrier that would interfere with completing study procedures
* Medical instability that would preclude participation in an interview or completion of questionnaires, as determined by the clinical team
* Lack of access to a phone or internet connection to enable virtual participation

Where it's running

• University Health Network
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dmitry Rozenberg, MD, PhD
• Email: Dmitry.Rozenberg@uhn.ca
• Phone: 416-340-4800

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.