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

Maysara Mitchell, MPH 
Washington University in St. Louis

University of Missouri Lead Investigator:
Shannon Canfield, PhD

University of Pennsylvania Lead Investigator:
George Demiris, PhD