Problem-Solving Therapy for Cancer Caregivers: A Randomized Clinical Trial in Outpatient Palliative Care

In response to the pressing need for an evidence base to support psychosocial services in the ambulatory palliative care setting, this multi-site clinical trial tests the efficacy of a problem-solving therapy intervention designed to reduce psychological distress and improve positive aspects of caregiving among cancer family caregivers.

Contact:
Joanna Helmkamp, BSW
Project Administrator
Washington University in St. Louis
hjoanna@wustl.edu

Funding and Study Information:
National Cancer Institute
Grant Number R01CA258311
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT04867122

Social Support Lead Investigator:
Keisha White Makinde, MD
Washington University in St. Louis

Interventionists:
Diane Huneke, RN
Washington University in St. Louis

Cathryn Koplitz, MSEd, MPhilEd
University of Pennsylvania

Rachael Paulbeck, MA
University of Pennsylvania

University of Missouri Lead Investigator:
Shannon Canfield, PhD

University of Pennsylvania Lead Investigator:
George Demiris, PhD