Smartphone training for Alzheimer's caregivers
Biobehavioral mechanisms of smartphone-based cognitive emotion regulation training for unpaid primary caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease
This project offers smartphone-based training to help unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease manage their emotions and reduce stress.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rice University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11135487 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be very challenging, often leading to significant stress and depression for caregivers. This project explores a new, easy-to-use smartphone program designed to teach caregivers skills for managing their emotions, specifically focusing on cognitive reappraisal. The goal is to help caregivers feel less stressed, reduce their burden, and improve their overall mental well-being. Researchers also want to see if this support for caregivers can positively affect the quality of life for the person with Alzheimer's.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This opportunity is for unpaid primary caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who are 21 years or older.
Not a fit: Patients themselves would not directly participate in this specific training, though they might experience indirect benefits from their caregiver's improved well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer a convenient and effective way for caregivers to cope with the demands of caregiving, leading to better mental health for them and potentially improved well-being for those they care for.
How similar studies have performed: While other caregiver interventions exist, this project tests a novel, entirely smartphone-based approach to cognitive emotion regulation that is designed to be brief and highly scalable.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Rice University — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Denny, Bryan Thomas — Rice University
- Study coordinator: Denny, Bryan Thomas
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.