Spanish-language support program for Latino family caregivers of people with dementia
Demonstrating the Efficacy of "Unidos en el Cuidado" (United in Caring): A Spanish-Language Program for Latino Caregivers of Persons Living With Dementia
This project will test whether a three-session Spanish-language group class can reduce depression, anxiety, and caregiver burden for Spanish-speaking Latino family caregivers of people with dementia.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 225 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Southern California Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06747637 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Researchers at the University of Southern California will randomize 226 Spanish-speaking Latino family caregivers in California to a three-session, culturally adapted group psychoeducational and skill-building program (Unidos en el Cuidado) or to a wait-list control. Outcomes include depression (PHQ-9), reactivity to memory and behavior problems (RMBPC), anxiety, and caregiver mastery, competence, and meaning, measured at baseline, post-intervention, and at 3- and 6-month follow-ups. The trial will also examine whether effects differ by age, gender, education level, or care recipient functioning. A qualitative component will conduct focus groups with 40–50 participants from both arms to explore program acceptability and participant experiences.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Spanish-speaking adult (18+) family caregivers of people with dementia who identify as Hispanic or Latino and live in or recently lived in California.
Not a fit: People with severe sensory or physical impairments that prevent participation, or caregivers who are not Spanish-speaking or not of Hispanic/Latino descent, are unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, Unidos could give Spanish-speaking caregivers practical skills and reduce depressive and anxiety symptoms, improving caregiver well-being and coping.
How similar studies have performed: Similar culturally adapted, group psychoeducational caregiver programs have shown benefits for caregiver depression and burden in prior trials, though evidence varies by format and population.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * identifies with being Hispanic or Latino descent * speaks and reads Spanish * dementia family caregivers living (or recently lived) in California or whose care recipient lives (or recently lived) in California * who identify as women, men, or non-binary, * age 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Severe sensory or physical conditions that interfere with ongoing participation.
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria P Aranda, PhD — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Maria P Aranda, PhD
- Email: aranda@usc.edu
- Phone: (213) 740-1887
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.