Recharge Behavioral Therapy for Alzheimer's Caregivers
Recharge Behavioral Therapy for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease
This project offers a new behavioral therapy program to help family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease manage their stress and feelings of sadness.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Photozig, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Campbell, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11184498 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be very demanding, often leading to stress and depressive symptoms for caregivers. This program, called Recharge Behavioral Therapy (RBT), combines proven methods from depression treatment and coping skills training. It aims to help caregivers re-engage in healthy activities and prioritize their own well-being, which they often sacrifice while providing care. The goal is to reduce the emotional burden and improve the overall psychological health of these dedicated caregivers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are individuals who are currently providing care for a family member with Alzheimer's disease and are experiencing stress or depressive symptoms.
Not a fit: Individuals who are not caregivers for someone with Alzheimer's disease or who are not experiencing stress or depressive symptoms related to caregiving may not receive direct benefit from this specific therapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could significantly reduce stress and depressive symptoms for caregivers, improving their quality of life and ability to provide care.
How similar studies have performed: This therapy is built upon evidence-based protocols for treating depression and proven coping skills programs, suggesting a strong foundation for success.
Where this research is happening
Campbell, UNITED STATES
- Photozig, INC. — Campbell, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kajiyama, Bruno — Photozig, INC.
- Study coordinator: Kajiyama, Bruno
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.