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

Active:	No
Cancer Type:	Quality of Life	NCT ID:	NCT01084694
Trial Phases:		Protocol IDs:	NSH 888 (primary)
Eligibility:	, Male and Female	Study Type:	Supportive care
Study Sponsor:	Northside Hospital, Inc.
NCI Full Details:	http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01084694

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 in Georgia

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

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