Virtual reality mindfulness for dementia caregivers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a virtual reality mindfulness program you can do at home to help reduce stress and improve your well-being as a caregiver. It uses a VR headset with a smartphone app, and everything is in Cantonese.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are a family member or friend who is the main caregiver for someone with mild to moderate dementia and you spend more than 4 hours a day caring for them.
- You feel stressed, anxious, or down because of your caregiving role.
- You speak and read Cantonese.
- You have a smartphone that can install apps and you do not have hearing or vision problems that would prevent you from using a virtual reality headset.
- You have not practiced mindfulness for at least 3 months in the past, you are not currently receiving other mental health treatment, and you do not have a history of motion sickness.
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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