Online support program for dementia caregivers in Malaysia

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 pilot feasibility study aims to implement and evaluate the iSupport-Malaysia intervention, a web-based psychoeducational program designed for informal caregivers of individuals living with dementia in Malaysia. The study will assess the feasibility of the program's implementation and its acceptability among caregivers, comparing outcomes between the web-based intervention and an eBook version. Key objectives include measuring reductions in caregiver burden and improvements in psychological well-being, such as decreased anxiety and depression. The study targets informal caregivers who provide unpaid care to dementia patients and are regular internet users.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 18 years and older, any gender
* Able to understand written Malay language
* A self-reported caregiver of person living with any form of dementia (defined by a score of ≥ 2 on the AD8)
* Provide unpaid care to the PLWD for at least 6 months at the time of recruitment
* Experience some extent of psychological distress, such that they should experience some levels of subjective burden (defined by a score of ≥ 4 on the 1-item burden scale ranging from 1 to 10), OR some symptoms of depression OR anxiety (defined by a score of ≥ 8 on either the 'depression' or 'anxiety' subscales of HADS)
* Regular internet user, defined as using the internet at least twice a week.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Already participated in Phase 1 iSupport-Malaysia studies (focus groups, usability testing)
* Where another family member in the same household has participated/ currently participating in the iSupport study
* Have limited comprehension of written Malay language
* Do not have access to a device with an internet connection (e.g. mobile phone, tablet, laptop, desktop) more than twice a week
* Unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent

Where it's running

• University Malaya Medical Centre, Selangor
  Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Recruiting
• Sarawak Heart Centre
  Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia Recruiting
• Sarawak General Hospital
  Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Recruiting
• Sunway University
  Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ken Joey Loh, MPsych — Sunway University
• Study coordinator: Alvin Lai Oon Ng, DPsych
• Email: alvinn@sunway.edu.my
• Phone: +603-7491 8622

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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.