GA NCORP

NCORP Trials

The Impact of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation on Primary Caregiver Level of Burden and Distress

Status
Completed
Cancer Type
Quality of Life
Trial Phase
Eligibility
, Male and Female
Study Type
Supportive care
NCD ID
NCT01084694
Protocol IDs
NSH 888 (primary)
Study Sponsor
Northside Hospital, Inc.

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact that serving as a caregiver for a patient undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant has on the caregiver. This will include looking at the caregiver's level of burden, depression, anxiety, somatic symptoms, fatigue and overall distress. It will also look at whether caregiver burden leads to an increase in hospitalization and overall outcome.

Treatment Sites


Northside Hospital Cancer Institute
1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
Northside Hospital Central Research Department
404-303-3355
www.northside.com