Phone-based training for family caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a smartphone program that teaches skills to better manage emotions for people who provide unpaid care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. It may help caregivers feel less overwhelmed and cope more effectively during daily stress.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 or older and can read, write, and speak English
- You’re an unpaid primary caregiver for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or related dementia
- You have a smartphone (iOS or Android) and can use it for short check-in surveys
- You’re currently experiencing some stress (at least mildly stressed), and you provide a significant amount of care
- You (the caregiver) do not have a past or current psychiatric diagnosis, except mood or anxiety problems are allowed
- You and the person you care for can complete questionnaires and consent; major hearing/vision/cognitive limits are not allowed
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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