CAREGIVER BURDEN

This study tests a 16-week partner exercise program for people with mild dementia and their family caregivers. The goal is to improve thinking, mood, and the relationship between the pair. About 236 dyads will be recruited from community centers in Hong Kong.

This study tests a digital program called TPA4You that uses a Fitbit to help older adults (50+) who care for a family member with heart failure become more active. The goal is to see if the program is practical and can improve daily activity, reduce sitting time, and ease caregiv…

This study tests an online program called STELLA-R that teaches caregivers of people with dementia how to better manage challenging behaviors. About 238 caregivers in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho will take part. The goal is to reduce caregiver stress and improve their confidence…

This study tests whether a short couples therapy program can help young adults (ages 25-39) with cancer and their partners cope better and stay close. About 20 couples will take part in 8 therapy sessions. The main goal is to see if the program is practical and liked by participa…

This study tests an online Emergency Preparedness Toolkit for caregivers of people with dementia. The toolkit helps caregivers plan for their own unexpected health events by identifying a backup caregiver. The goal is to reduce caregiver stress and ensure the person with dementia…

This study tests a program called STELLA-FTD, designed to help family members caring for a loved one with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The program uses video calls to teach caregivers how to manage difficult behaviors and connect with support resources. Researchers will enroll …

This study tests whether a telephone counseling program can help people with advanced gastrointestinal cancer and their family caregivers feel better. The program teaches strategies to manage stress and symptoms, and is compared to a standard education and support program. About …

This study tests a training program called PICT for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The program teaches caregivers how to notice pain signs and talk about them with doctors. About 440 caregivers will take part to see if the training improves pai…

This study looks at whether offering free legal services to people caring for someone with advanced colorectal cancer can reduce their stress and improve their finances and well-being. About 20 patient-caregiver pairs will receive personalized legal help from a nonprofit. The mai…

This study tests a 4-week training program for assisted living staff (nurses, administrators, and dementia care coordinators) to improve palliative care for residents with dementia. The goal is to increase advance care planning discussions and documentation, and to reduce caregiv…

This study looks at sleep quality in children with cerebral palsy (ages 2-18) and their primary caregivers. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure children's sleep, caregivers' sleep, and the burden caregivers feel. The goal is to understand how sleep problems are connect…