Support for family caregivers of dementia patients
A Home-based, Culturally and Language Specific Intervention for Dementia Family Caregivers: Stress Reduction and Education With Wearable Technology for Health
NA · University of California, Irvine · NCT04894006
This study tests a program that helps family caregivers of people with dementia by providing support and stress relief techniques to improve their health and caregiving experience.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 332 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Irvine (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Irvine, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT04894006 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study tests a 3-month intervention delivered by community health workers to assist ethnic and underserved family caregivers of individuals with dementia. The intervention includes home visits that provide stress reduction techniques, caregiving education, and real-time monitoring of caregivers' stress and sleep using wearable technology. The goal is to improve caregivers' health and well-being while enhancing their interactions with the persons with dementia they care for. The study specifically targets barriers faced by underserved populations in accessing support and resources.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are family members providing primary care for a community-dwelling person with dementia, particularly those from underserved ethnic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are cognitively impaired, have chronic drug abuse issues, or are undergoing active cancer treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the quality of life and mental health of family caregivers for dementia patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research on similar interventions for underserved dementia caregivers, the approach of using community health workers and wearable technology is innovative and has shown promise in other health contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * a relative of community dwelling person with dementia (i.e., Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias) * providing primary care for the person with dementia * willing to wear monitoring devices (a smartwatch during day time and a smartring during night time for 3 months * self-reporting ethnicity/race as Korean, Vietnamese, Latino/Hispanic, or non-Hispanic Whites with the following languages spoken in this study: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, or Korean. Exclusion Criteria: * cognitive impairment that precludes an individual from understanding the consent process and completing surveys (for those aged 65 or older as assessed by Mini-Cog) * chronic drug abuse * currently active cancer treatment * need hospice care * other significant health problems (i.e., having pacemaker, epilepsy or neurologic disorder) that exclude wearing a smartwatch and a smartring
Where this trial is running
Irvine, California
- University of California, Irvine — Irvine, California, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jung-Ah Lee, PhD — Associate Professor
- Study coordinator: Jung-Ah Lee, PhD
- Email: jungahl@uci.edu
- Phone: (949) 824-2855
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.
Conditions: Dementia Caregiver, Caregiver Burden, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Self-Efficacy, Caregiver Sleep