CAREGIVER BURDEN

This study compares two programs designed to prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults during hospital stays. About 1,900 patients aged 70 and older will take part, with one program involving family members as active helpers. The goal is to see which approach better red…

This study looks at whether a 5-week group therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help family caregivers of stroke survivors feel less stressed and have a better quality of life. About 30 caregivers will either join the group sessions or continue with …

This study is testing an online program called STELLA-R that helps people caring for a family member with dementia. The program teaches a simple technique to understand and manage upsetting behaviors. About 238 care partners from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho will take part. The …

This study tests whether a mobile app called Brain CareNotes can reduce stress and burden for people caring for a loved one with dementia in rural areas. About 60 unpaid caregivers will use the app or a basic education app for six months. The goal is to see if the app is easy to …

This study tests a video-based program called STELLA-FTD for family members caring for a loved one with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The program helps caregivers manage difficult behaviors and connect with support resources. Researchers will measure changes in caregiver stress …

This study tests whether a telephone counseling program can help patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancer manage fatigue and reduce the burden on their family caregivers. About 488 patient-caregiver pairs will take part, receiving either counseling focused on stress and sym…

This study tests 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 organizatio…

This study tests whether Jing Si Herbal Tea can improve quality of life and sleep for people with dementia and their caregivers. Over three years, 400 participants will take the tea or a placebo twice daily for six months. Researchers will measure changes in well-being and daily …

This study tests a short therapy program for young adults (ages 25-39) with cancer and their partners. The goal is to see if it helps them cope with stress and stay connected as a couple. About 20 couples will take part in 8 sessions. The study focuses on whether people find it h…

This study tests a therapy called EASE for parents of children recently diagnosed with cancer. The goal is to see if it reduces traumatic stress symptoms compared to usual care alone. About 306 parents will take part, answering questionnaires over six months.

This study is testing a mobile app called CarePair that helps family caregivers of people with dementia find support services. The goal is to see if using the app for six weeks can reduce stress, depression, and feelings of being overwhelmed. About 80 caregivers will participate,…

This study tests a mobile app called Brain CareNotes to see if it can reduce stress for unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias. Over 12 months, 184 caregivers will use either the app or a basic education app. The goal is to lessen caregiver burden and m…

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 looks at sleep quality in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and how it affects the well-being of their caregivers. Researchers will survey 200 children aged 2-18 with CP and their primary caregivers using questionnaires about sleep, daily function, and caregiver stress…

This study tests a training program called the Pain Identification and Communication Toolkit (PICT) for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. The program teaches caregivers how to notice signs of pain and talk about it with doctors. The study …