Feasibility of a Smartphone App to Support Mental Well-Being for Older Adults and Caregivers

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This pilot study will enroll 20 older adults and 20 caregiver pairs to use the utmbHealthyBrain smartphone app for six weeks in collaboration with community organizations. Participants will complete a mood assessment, install and use the app at least three times per week, and maintain a usage log, followed by a post-intervention mood check and feedback survey. The app includes drawing, Tai-Chi and meditation, and prayer readings, plus a share feature for family interaction, with no required account creation or collection of personal data. The study aims to assess feasibility and acceptability of delivering a smartphone-based mental-well-being intervention in real-world community settings. Eligible dyads include English-speaking pairs where both members have a smartphone and can participate fully for six weeks.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Individuals aged 50+ who has a primary source of assistance (no age limitation for the caregiver)
2. Both care recipient and caregiver can participate in the study for six weeks in total,
3. Both care recipient and caregiver can read, listen, write, and speak English
4. Both care recipient and caregiver have a personal smartphone.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. People who are diagnosed with any middle to severe cognitive symptoms (dementia or Alzheimer's Disease) or any psychiatric disease (depression, bipolar, PTSD, Schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, eating disorders)
2. People who are at hospice care
3. People who plan to move out of the current area in one year, and (4) people younger than 50 (but no age limitation for caregivers)

Where it's running

• University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
  Galveston, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Wei-Chen Lee, PhD — University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
• Study coordinator: Wei-Chen Lee, PhD
• Email: weilee@utmb.edu
• Phone: 409-747-2649

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.