Mobile phone support for dementia caregivers in Vietnam
Official title: Evaluating the Efficacy of Mobile-Phone-Based Psychoeducation Intervention on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Dementia Caregivers
Run by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City · NCT06700551 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests if a mobile phone program can help reduce stress, depression, and anxiety in caregivers of people with dementia in Vietnam.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 172 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City) |
| Trial ID | NCT06700551 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are primary caregivers of individuals with dementia who have been in this role for at least six months and are willing to engage with mobile technology.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have acute diseases, cognitive impairments, or significant sensory impairments 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 study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile phone-based psychoeducational intervention designed to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety among caregivers of individuals with dementia in Vietnam. Participants will be divided into an intervention group, receiving weekly psychoeducational content via the Zalo app, and a control group, continuing with standard care. The intervention covers various topics related to dementia care and assesses caregiver mental health before and after the program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental well-being of dementia caregivers, reducing their stress and enhancing their caregiving abilities.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with mobile-based interventions for caregiver support, indicating potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Primary Caregiver Requirement: Participants must have been the primary caregivers of poeple with dementia for at least the past 6 months and plan to continue in this role for the next 6 months of the intervention. Patients with demeentia criteria: Patients must have been diagnosed with dementia for at least 6 months and reside within the community. * Language and Education Requirement: Participants must be able to read and understand Vietnamese (with at least a primary education level) and be willing to participate in the study. * Smartphone Requirement: Participants must own a smartphone with the Zalo app or be willing to install it (with a brief training session provided for new users). * Age Requirement: Participants must be aged 18 years or older. Exclusion Criteria: * Having any acute diseases or cognitive impairment (screening by Mini-Cog) or * Having vision or hearing impairment
Where it's running
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Nhan Dan Gia Dinh Hospital
Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tran TT Nguyen, MD, MSc — University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
- Study coordinator: Tran TT Nguyen, MD, MSc
- Email: nguyentrantotran@ump.edu.vn
- Phone: +84 979635889
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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.