Text message support for Latino caregivers of relatives with dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if text messages can help Latino caregivers feel less stressed or depressed while caring for a family member with Alzheimer's or related dementia. You may join if you provide hands-on care and feel down or overwhelmed.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You identify as Latino and speak Spanish or English.
- You provide hands-on care for a relative with Alzheimer's or dementia.
- You have felt sad or down in the past week (score of 7 or more on a depression screen).
- You own a cell phone with a flat fee and use it for texting at least once a week.
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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