Well-being Program for Caregivers of Patients With Advanced Cardiac and Pulmonary Disease

Caregivers provide essential support for people living with advanced heart or lung disease, including daily tasks, emotional support, and help with medical care. Although their role is vital, caregivers often experience high levels of stress, fatigue, and challenges with their own health and well-being. This study will test whether it is possible and practical to offer an 8-week wellness program for caregivers that is delivered virtually in their homes. The program includes personalized strategies for physical activity or exercise, healthy eating, and stress management. It will be tailored to the individual needs and schedules of caregivers and supported by regular virtual check-ins with health professionals. We will evaluate whether caregivers find the program acceptable, safe, and feasible to follow. This includes looking at how many caregivers agree to participate, how many complete the program, whether they can follow the activities, and whether they are satisfied with the experience. The study will also explore whether participating in the program may lead to improvements in caregiver quality of life, stress, and confidence in the caregiving role.

NCT Number	NCT07685912
Lead Sponsor	University Health Network, Toronto
Conditions	Caregiver, Cardiac Disease, Pulmonary Diseases
Enrollment	80 participants
Start Date	2026-07-15
Primary Completion	2028-03-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-03-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-13