In-home support for caregivers of older adults
Official title: Jockey Club Stand-by-U Caregivers Community Support Project
Run by The University of Hong Kong · NCT06981117 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether providing in-home help for caregivers of older adults can reduce their stress and improve their mental health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5166 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06981117 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are caregivers aged 18 or older who provide at least 6 hours of care per week to homebound older adults.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients whose care recipients are already receiving long-term care services may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of in-home respite services in alleviating caregiver burnout and enhancing mental wellbeing among caregivers of older adults. Caregivers are assessed and categorized into mild and moderate needs levels using a self-developed screening tool, with those in these categories receiving either 12 or 36 hours of respite care. The intervention involves trained volunteers providing care to the older adults, allowing caregivers to take time for themselves. Assessments of mental health and caregiving burden are conducted before, immediately after, and at 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention to measure outcomes. A control group receiving no respite services is also included for comparison.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce caregiver burnout and improve the mental health of caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar respite care approaches, indicating potential for success in this project.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Caregivers and Control group Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18 or above * provide care to at least one homebound older adult (aged 60 or above) * provide no less than 6 hours of caregiving per week * able to communicate in either Cantonese, Mandarin or English Exclusion Criteria: * Care recipient is receiving long-term care service
Where it's running
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Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Vivian Weiqun Lou — The University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Vivian Weiqun WQ Lou
- Email: wlou@hku.hk
- Phone: 852-39174835
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.