Mindfulness program for caregivers of people with neurodegenerative disorders
A Brief and Blended Mindfulness-based Lifestyle Counselling Programme (B-Mindful-Life) for Behavioural Risk Modification Among Caregivers of People With Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Randomised Controlled Trial
This study tests a mindfulness program to see if it can help caregivers of people with neurodegenerative diseases feel less stressed and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 202 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pokfulam) |
| Trial ID | NCT06583018 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program aims to support caregivers of individuals with neurodegenerative diseases by promoting mindfulness and physical activity to reduce health risks associated with caregiving. It includes in-person mindfulness-based group sessions, ecological momentary interventions, and lifestyle education to help caregivers manage stress and improve their overall well-being. The intervention addresses the low compliance rates of existing physical activity programs by integrating mind-body practices that are more accessible to caregivers facing emotional and physical challenges.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults who have been primary caregivers for neurodegenerative disorder patients for at least three months and experience moderate stress.
Not a fit: Patients who are highly active, receiving other interventions, or have severe comorbidities may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the health and quality of life for caregivers, reducing their risk of cardiometabolic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting caregivers of neurodegenerative patients, similar mindfulness-based interventions have shown promise in improving health outcomes in other populations.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * adults who self-identify as the primary caregivers of ND patients for ≥3 months, * experience of at least moderate stress as indicated by a PSS score ≥14, * 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: * a 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, * contraindications (e.g., current diagnosis of psychiatric illness according to the DSM IV-TR, DSM-V, or ICD-10) or severe comorbidities (e.g., severe hearing/vision/cognitive impairment) that might limit full participation.
Where this trial is running
Pokfulam
- School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong — Pokfulam, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jojo Yan Yan Kwok, BNurs, MPH, PhD — The University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Wing Fung Sin, BNurs
- Email: u3010478@connect.hku.hk
- Phone: +85265004023
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.