Mindfulness-based Lifestyle Change Program for Caregivers of People with Neurological Disorders

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 interventional program targets caregivers of people with neurological disorders who report at least mild negative emotions. It combines in-person mindfulness-based sessions, ecological momentary interventions via mobile devices, lifestyle education, and activity monitoring to support sustained physical activity. The study uses a pragmatic design to explore whether these components improve adherence to activity guidelines and reduce caregiver distress. Eligible participants must be adults who identify as primary informal caregivers, have a mobile device with internet access, and can read Chinese. Recruitment is centered at The University of Hong Kong.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults who self-identify as the primary informal caregivers of people with ND for ≥3 months. ND is defined as any long-term disorder affecting the nervous system, such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury, migraines, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Huntington's disease;
* Experience of at least mild negative emotions, as indicated by DASS-21 score of Depression subscale ≥10, Anxiety subscale ≥8, or Stress subscale ≥15);
* Have a mobile device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, and laptop) with Internet access; and
* Able to read and communicate in Chinese and give written consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Self-reported exercise regimen of great than 150 minutes/week of MVPA (according to the American College of Sports Medicine guidelines);
* Have received (within the past 6 months) or are receiving other physical and/or psychosocial interventions;
* Pregnancy or within 6 months of postpartum; and
* Presence of contraindications, such as a current diagnosis of psychiatric illness (according to the DSM IV-TR, DSM-V, or ICD-10) or severe comorbidities (e.g., severe hearing, vision, or cognitive impairment) that might limit full participation.

Where it's running

• School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jojo Yan Yan Kwok, BNurs, MPH, PhD — The University of Hong Kong
• Study coordinator: Wilfred Wing Fung Sin, BNurs
• Email: u3010478@connect.hku.hk
• Phone: +85265004023

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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.