Improving health for Chinese and Korean caregivers of dementia patients
NYUCI-ES: Psychosocial Intervention to Improve Health Outcomes for Chinese and Korean ADRD Caregivers
This study is looking at how a special support program can help Chinese and Korean caregivers who are taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer's and related conditions, by offering them counseling and online support through popular apps to help reduce stress and health risks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915552 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a culturally tailored intervention can support Chinese and Korean caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). It involves a two-arm randomized controlled trial that tests the NYU Caregiver Intervention enhanced with online peer support through popular social media apps like WeChat and Kakaotalk. The goal is to reduce health risks associated with caregiving, such as hypertension and diabetes, by providing counseling and ongoing support. Caregivers will participate in individual and family counseling sessions, as well as support groups, to address their unique challenges.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Chinese and Korean-American adults aged 21 and older who are caregivers for relatives with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who are not caregivers or who do not belong to the Chinese or Korean communities may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the physical and mental health outcomes for caregivers of dementia patients in these communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that culturally tailored interventions can effectively improve caregiver outcomes, suggesting a promising approach for this research.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wu, Bei — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Wu, Bei
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 below.