An online program to help caregivers of Alzheimer's patients manage stress and improve emotions
Official title: SAGE LEAF 2: An Online Self-Guided Positive Emotion Regulation Program to Reduce Alzheimer's Dementia Caregiver Burden Delivered through Caregiver-Serving Organizations
Funded at Brightoutcome INC. · NIH-10916462 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing an easy-to-use online program that helps family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's feel better and manage stress, so they can take care of themselves while supporting their loved ones.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brightoutcome INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Buffalo Grove, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2019 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $839,928 |
| NIH project number | 5R44AG065080-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916462 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are family caregivers who provide daily care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not caregivers or those who do not have a family member with Alzheimer's disease may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an online self-guided program aimed at helping family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease manage their emotional well-being. The program is designed to enhance positive emotions and reduce caregiver burden through accessible online resources. By utilizing evidence-based techniques, it seeks to improve caregivers' mental health and overall quality of life, addressing the unique challenges they face. Participants will engage with the program through caregiver-serving organizations, making it easier to access support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce stress and improve the emotional health of caregivers, leading to better care for their loved ones.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar positive emotion regulation interventions for caregivers, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Brightoutcome INC.
Buffalo Grove, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Dershung — Brightoutcome INC.
- Study coordinator: Yang, Dershung
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.