Telephone coaching using graphic narratives for dementia caregivers

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 study evaluates the effectiveness of telephone-coached graphic narrative bibliotherapy in reducing depressive symptoms among informal caregivers of individuals with dementia. It involves a two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial with 128 participants, where one group receives eight weekly coaching sessions and additional follow-ups, while the control group receives an educational booklet. The study measures various outcomes, including caregiver depressive symptoms, stress, anxiety, and quality of life, both immediately after the intervention and at a six-month follow-up.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* provide unpaid care to a person diagnosed with early to moderate stage dementia;
* provide at least 14 hours of care a week for at least 3 months
* aged 18 years or above
* able to read
* have depressive symptoms
* use a message application

Exclusion Criteria:

* with an unstable physical or mental condition
* with cognitive impairment
* receiving medical, psychological, or psychiatric treatment for depression
* have been included in another interventional study

Where it's running

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong Recruiting

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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.