Study to Evaluate Coping Strategies of Caregivers

By Mary Alice Hartsock, LBBC Staff

If you are providing care for a family member or friend with cancer, you may be able to participate in the Family Caregiver Study

Trial Starts: 7/1/2007

Sponsored By: National Cancer Institute

Researchers at The National Cancer Institute, a federal agency, and the George Washington School of Medicine seek women between the ages of 31 and 80 who are caring for someone with cancer to participate in a research study that will evaluate the coping strategies of female caregivers.

During a 15-20 minute phone conversation, researchers will ask you questions about yourself and your experience as a caregiver. If you qualify to participate, you may be asked to provide additional information about your experiences in a follow-up telephone interview that will last 45-60 minutes.

Who Can Participate?

You are eligible to participate if you are female, between the ages of 31 and 80 and:

• Are providing care for someone over the age of 20 with cancer; or
• You provided care for someone over the age of 20 with cancer at end-of-life within the last year

African-American and Hispanic caregivers are encouraged to contribute.

For more information, contact: 888.249.0029

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