Comparison of Two Web-Based Education/Support Programs for Partner Caregivers of People With Spinal Cord Injury

NCT ID: NCT04827095

Last Updated: 2021-11-12

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-03-01

Study Completion Date

2023-04-29

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this research study is to compare the effect of two different types of education and support programs for partner caregivers of people with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Detailed Description

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SCI particularly affects partners (spouses or other types of significant others), as they face changes in relationship dynamics and identity as they take on a caregiver role. The purpose of this research study is to compare the effect of two different types of education and support programs for partner caregivers of people with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Conditions

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Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal Cord Diseases

Keywords

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Caregivers Spouse Partner Caregiver Burden Spinal Cord Injury Quality of Life Internet Based Intervention Grief Emotions Clinical Trial

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Web-Based Support and Education Program 1

The support and education program involves 6 weeks of web-based classes (75-90 minutes per class) given once per week with weekly homework assignments of approximately one hour per week.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Web-Based Support and Education Program 1

Intervention Type OTHER

The classes will discuss topics related to caregiving for someone with a spinal cord injury. During these classes, participants will be given information by the class instructor and will also participate in discussions and other learning activities with the rest of the group. Participants will be assigned activities to complete at home for about one hour per week that relate to the topics discussed in class.

Web-Based Education and Support Program 2

The support and education program involves 6 weeks of web-based classes (75-90 minutes per class) given once per week with weekly homework assignments of approximately one hour per week.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Web-Based Support and Education Program 2

Intervention Type OTHER

The classes will discuss topics related to caregiving for someone with a spinal cord injury. During these classes, participants will be given information by the class instructor and will also participate in discussions and other learning activities with the rest of the group. Participants will be assigned activities to complete at home for about one hour per week that relate to the topics discussed in class.

Interventions

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Web-Based Support and Education Program 1

The classes will discuss topics related to caregiving for someone with a spinal cord injury. During these classes, participants will be given information by the class instructor and will also participate in discussions and other learning activities with the rest of the group. Participants will be assigned activities to complete at home for about one hour per week that relate to the topics discussed in class.

Intervention Type OTHER

Web-Based Support and Education Program 2

The classes will discuss topics related to caregiving for someone with a spinal cord injury. During these classes, participants will be given information by the class instructor and will also participate in discussions and other learning activities with the rest of the group. Participants will be assigned activities to complete at home for about one hour per week that relate to the topics discussed in class.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* At least 18 years old
* Fluent in English (reading and writing)
* Romanic partner of a person with SCI (regardless of martial status) for at least one year prior to injury
* Live in a private residence with their partner with SCI
* Partner is at least 3 months post discharge from inpatient rehabilitation
* At least 6 months since their partner's injury
* Provide care to their partner with SCI on a daily basis
* Have access to the internet in a private location

Exclusion Criteria

* Participant reports a diagnosis of a schizoaffective disorder, bipolar personality disorder, or severe depression
* History of hospitalization for depression treatment
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Kessler Foundation

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Jeanne Zanca, PhD, MPT

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Kessler Foundation

Locations

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Kessler Foundation

West Orange, New Jersey, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Jeanne Zanca, PhD, MPT

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 973-324-3558

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Jeanne Zanca, PhD, MPT

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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L-1097-20

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id