Supporting dementia caregivers with an evidence-based community program
Official title: Supporting Dementia Caregivers Through an Evidence-Based Community Program
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-11416582 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funded program helps caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias, especially those with limited English, access an adapted, online psychoeducation program to feel supported and reduce distress.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 15, 2025 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $681,922 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG090561-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11416582 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are Korean American caregivers of someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia who have limited English proficiency and can participate in an online program in their native language.
✕Less likely to help
Caregivers not reachable online or not comfortable with Korean language may not benefit from this adaptation.
What this research studies
This project adapts an evidence-based caregiver program for Korean American families and tests it online in a 6-week format. It uses a theory-driven approach to tailor the intervention and measures how it works and why, using mixed methods. The study will enroll caregivers who speak Korean or have limited English, deliver the program in their native language, and analyze outcomes and mechanisms of change. If successful, it will provide a scalable model and train-the-trainer resources to spread adoption in communities with LEP caregivers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, caregivers may experience fewer depressive symptoms and better caregiving skills, with a replicable model for wider dissemination.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot testing of K-Savvy showed feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy in reducing depressive symptoms among dementia caregivers.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jang, Yuri — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Jang, Yuri
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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.