Studies quality of life and daily participation in people with multiple myeloma and caregivers
Observes factors linked to quality of life in adults with multiple myeloma and their caregivers.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Factors Associated With Health-related Quality of Life and Social Participation of Patients With Multiple Myeloma and Their Caregivers
Key facts
- Where
- Reggio Emilia, ItalySee the site
Where in Italy
- Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale Reggio Emilia - IRCCSReggio Emilia, ItalyTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS
- Trial code
- NCT07014865
- Record updated
- 29 August 2025
- Original description
Individuals with multiple myeloma (MM) are vulnerable because of the effects of systemic organ damage and the side effects of treatment. A decline in patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and a compromised participation in everyday life was reported. The diagnosis of MM negatively affects the principal informal caregiver. This is a concurrent exploratory mixed methods study that involves the use of a quantitative and a qualitative approach. For the quantitative study, aims are to describe any possible relation between the identified factors with HRQoL and participation in individuals with MM and with reactions to caring and self-efficacy of caregivers. For the qualitative study, aims are to investigate "how" and "why" the disease impacts the daily life of individuals with MM and their caregivers. The final analyses will be based on the comparison of the results of the quantitative phase and the results of the qualitative phase.Read full original descriptionShow less
Factors Associated With Health-related Quality of Life and Social Participation of Patients With Multiple Myeloma and Their Caregivers: a Mixed Methods Study
Individuals with multiple myeloma (MM) are vulnerable because of the effects of systemic organ damage and the side effects of treatment. A decline in patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and a compromised participation in everyday life was reported. The diagnosis of MM negatively affects the principal informal caregiver. This is a concurrent exploratory mixed methods study that involves the use of a quantitative and a qualitative approach. For the quantitative study, aims are to describe any possible relation between the identified factors with HRQoL and participation in individuals with MM and with reactions to caring and self-efficacy of caregivers. For the qualitative study, aims are to investigate "how" and "why" the disease impacts the daily life of individuals with MM and their caregivers. The final analyses will be based on the comparison of the results of the quantitative phase and the results of the qualitative phase.
Inclusion: diagnosis of MM; adulthood (≥ 18 years); in treatment (LOT I, II, or ≥ III) at the Hematology Unit; speak Italian fluently; having a loved one (individual with MM) who have participated in the quantitative phase; being the primary informal caregiver; adulthood (≥ 18 years); speak Italian fluently.
Exclusion: Comorbidities that limit collaboration (e.g., dementia, severe psychiatric disorders); _________________________________________________________________.