296 Participants Needed

TASK III for Stroke Caregiver Support

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Overseen ByTamilyn Bakas, PhD, RN
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Cincinnati
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

Do I need to stop taking my current medications to join the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on caregiver support rather than medication use.

What data supports the effectiveness of the TASK III treatment for stroke caregiver support?

Research on the TASK program shows it helps stroke caregivers by providing information and skills they need, improving their ability to care for stroke patients after they leave the hospital.12345

Is the TASK III intervention safe for stroke caregivers?

The available research does not specifically address safety concerns for the TASK III intervention, but it focuses on providing support and information to caregivers through telehealth technologies, which are generally considered safe.16789

How is the TASK III treatment for stroke caregiver support different from other treatments?

The TASK III treatment is unique because it uses telehealth technology to provide a flexible, personalized support program for stroke caregivers, allowing them to choose from various formats like phone calls, interactive websites, and eBooks to best suit their needs.12456

What is the purpose of this trial?

Caring for a family member after a stroke can be very difficult and worsen the physical and mental health of untrained caregivers. The TASK III intervention is a unique, comprehensive caregiver intervention program that enables caregivers to develop the necessary skills to manage care for the survivor, while also taking care of their own health.

Research Team

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Tamilyn Bakas, PhD, RN

Principal Investigator

University of Cincinnati

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for unpaid family caregivers of stroke survivors who can communicate in English and use a phone or computer. They must be willing to engage in 9 calls with a nurse and 5 interviews, have no severe cognitive impairments, and not care for someone in long-term facilities. Exclusions include caregivers or survivors with certain mental illnesses, substance abuse history, under age 18, incarcerated, pregnant, or terminally ill.

Inclusion Criteria

Access to telephone or computer
Primary caregiver (family member or significant other providing care for a stroke survivor at home)
Fluent in the English language (i.e., able to read, speak, and understand English)
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Exclusion Criteria

Caregiver or survivor has a history of hospitalization for alcohol or drug abuse within the past 5 years
I am a caregiver or survivor with a terminal illness.
Survivor did not need help from the caregiver
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive the TASK III intervention or are assigned to the ISR group, focusing on skill-building and self-management strategies

8 weeks
Telephone, FaceTime, or online videoconferencing sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for long-term efficacy of the intervention, including life changes and depressive symptoms

52 weeks
Periodic assessments at 12, 24, and 52 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Information Support and Referral (ISR) Group
  • Telehealth Assessment and Skill-Building Kit (TASK III) Group
Trial Overview The TASK III study tests a caregiver support program against standard information support. Caregivers will either receive the TASK III intervention with skill-building resources and nurse calls or just general information and referrals to help them manage their caregiving responsibilities while maintaining their own health.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: TASK III GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Telehealth Assessment and Skill-Building Kit (TASK III) group
Group II: ISR GroupActive Control1 Intervention
The Information, Support, and Referral (ISR) group

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Cincinnati

Lead Sponsor

Trials
442
Recruited
639,000+

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

Collaborator

Trials
623
Recruited
10,400,000+

Findings from Research

The Telephone Assessment and Skill-Building Kit (TASK) program significantly improved optimism among stroke caregivers over 12 weeks, with medium effect sizes compared to a control group of 19 caregivers.
Caregivers in the TASK program also reported reduced task difficulty and improved threat appraisal at various points during the study, indicating that the program effectively addresses caregiver needs in the early discharge period.
Stroke caregiver outcomes from the Telephone Assessment and Skill-Building Kit (TASK).Bakas, T., Farran, CJ., Austin, JK., et al.[2022]
The GETCare program, a 5-week remote training initiative for informal caregivers of stroke patients, was well-received, with 18 out of 28 participants reporting high satisfaction and finding the content helpful.
The program's structure, which included education, skills training, and weekly check-ins, was deemed appropriate by caregivers, highlighting its potential as a valuable resource for supporting caregivers in the critical early months following a stroke.
Piloting GETCare: A Goal-Based Education and Skills Training Program for Caregivers.Einerson, J., Cardell, B., Majersik, JJ., et al.[2023]
In a study involving 254 stroke caregivers, the TASK II intervention demonstrated a protocol adherence rate of 80%, while the comparison group showed a higher adherence rate of 92%, indicating that both interventions were followed closely but with some differences in fidelity.
Caregivers in the TASK II group spent significantly more time engaging with the intervention materials and talking with nurses compared to those in the Information, Support, and Referral group, highlighting the greater dosage of the TASK II intervention.
Comparing treatment fidelity between study arms of a randomized controlled clinical trial for stroke family caregivers.McLennon, SM., Hancock, RD., Redelman, K., et al.[2018]

References

Stroke caregiver outcomes from the Telephone Assessment and Skill-Building Kit (TASK). [2022]
Piloting GETCare: A Goal-Based Education and Skills Training Program for Caregivers. [2023]
Comparing treatment fidelity between study arms of a randomized controlled clinical trial for stroke family caregivers. [2018]
Designing and Evaluating a Goal-Setting Tip Sheet for Stroke Family Caregiver Health. [2022]
Telephone Assessment and Skill-Building Kit for Stroke Caregivers: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. [2022]
Adapting the telephone assessment and skill-building kit to the telehealth technology preferences of stroke family caregivers. [2022]
The impact of a web-based caregiver intervention on the reasons stroke survivors use health care services during the first year post treatment. [2018]
The RESCUE problem solving intervention for stroke caregivers: A mixed-methods pilot study. [2023]
Feasibility and acceptability of a telephone and web-based stroke caregiver intervention: a pilot randomized controlled trial of the RESCUE intervention. [2022]
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