iPath for CP Pilot: A mobile app support study for dementia caregivers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a mobile app called iPath designed to support care partners (family members or caregivers) of people with dementia who are experiencing depression or low mood. You'll use the app for 2 weeks and share feedback about whether it's helpful and easy to use.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and serve as a care partner (primary caregiver) for someone with dementia
- You score 5 or higher on depression screening tests (PHQ-8 and PHQ-9), meaning you're experiencing some depressive symptoms
- You can speak and read English
- You have access to a smartphone or tablet (iPhone, iPad, or Android device) that can download and run the iPath app
- You do not have bipolar disorder or psychosis documented in your medical records
- You do not have significant memory or thinking problems that would prevent you from using an app
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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