The Family Cares Trial (NCT06984770)
Caring for the Caregiver: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (The Family Cares Trial)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this pilot study is to learn if virtual peer support groups and strengths-based skills training can help family caregivers of ICU survivors providing ongoing support to ICU survivors after hospital discharge. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Are virtual peer support groups and/or strengths-based skills support feasible and acceptable for family caregivers of ICU survivors? Researchers will compare the intervention group (virtual peer support groups or strengths-based skills training) to the control group (no intervention) to see if the interventions improve caregiver outcomes and assess feasibility and acceptability. Participants will: * Participate in either virtual peer support groups or strengths-based skills training sessions (if assigned to the intervention arm). * Provide feedback on the feasibility and acceptability of the interventions (if assigned to the intervention arm). * Complete surveys and follow-up questionnaires (either online or by phone) to measure outcomes.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Jewish General Hospital — Montreal, Quebec
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Virtual peer support group intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
- Caregiver Support intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
- Resources (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Jewish General Hospital — Montreal, Quebec
- McGill University Health Centre — Montreal, Quebec
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (514) 340-8222
Email: jillian.kifell.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.