Mobile application to support caregivers of dementia patients
Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
This study is testing a mobile app to see if it can help caregivers of dementia patients feel less overwhelmed and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 86 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Gulhane Training and Research Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06179667 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research evaluates the effectiveness of a mobile application designed for informal caregivers of individuals with dementia. The study aims to assess how the app impacts caregivers' care burden and quality of life, as well as the neuropsychiatric symptoms of the dementia patients they care for. Conducted at the Geriatrics Polyclinic of Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, the study will involve a randomized controlled design with a total of 86 participants. The goal is to provide caregivers with a long-lasting resource to help them manage the challenges associated with caregiving.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are informal caregivers over 18 years old who provide care to dementia patients for at least 6 hours a day.
Not a fit: Patients who are formal caregivers or those without access to a smartphone and internet may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this mobile application could significantly reduce the care burden on informal caregivers and improve their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile applications to support caregivers, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years old * Reading/writing Turkish * Being an informal caregiver of an individual diagnosed with dementia by a physician according to DSM V criteria * Providing care to the individual with dementia for at least 6 hours a day for at least 1 month * No neurological or psychiatric problems * Having a smart phone with internet connection and being able to use the application program Exclusion Criteria: • Being a formal caregiver of an individual diagnosed with dementia by a physician according to DSM V criteria
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Gülhane Research and Training Hospital — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bugse Yuceer
- Email: buseozgundondu34@gmail.com
- Phone: buseozgundondu34@gmail.com
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.