CAREGIVERS

This study tests a web-based support program (Hospital GamePlan4Care) for caregivers of veterans with dementia who are returning home after a skilled nursing facility stay. About 55 caregivers will either receive tailored skills training and phone support or standard health educa…

This study tests whether watching calming virtual reality (VR) nature videos, including scenes from Saudi Arabia, can improve quality of life and emotional well-being for people receiving palliative care and their family caregivers. About 100 patient-caregiver pairs will take par…

This study looks at whether listening to music at home can help people who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Caregivers often feel stressed and exhausted, which can harm their own health. The study will give 90 caregiver-patient pairs a tablet app to listen to music …

This study tests whether a self-paced online program called WeACT can help family caregivers of people with dementia feel better. The program teaches skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings. About 40 adult caregivers with mild to moderate depression will try the program …

This study tests a program called COMA-F designed to reduce emotional distress in caregivers of patients with severe acute brain injury. Researchers will compare it to a health education program. The goal is to see if COMA-F helps caregivers feel less anxious, depressed, and stre…

This study tests a tailored online group program (VOCALE LBD) to reduce depression in family caregivers of people with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). About 220 caregivers who feel depressed will join either the program or receive standard educational materials. The program is an 8-wee…

This study tests a personalized support program for families who care for a loved one with an advanced long-term illness at home. The program includes a one-on-one meeting with a nurse to create a custom care plan, followed by monthly check-ins for three months. Researchers want …

This study will see if an AI chatbot app is practical and acceptable for family caregivers of people with traumatic brain injury, dementia, or Huntington disease. About 60 caregivers will use the app for 8 weeks, focusing on physical and mental health. They will complete surveys …

This study looks at how much time young children (0-5 years) and their parents spend on screens, and how child health nurses address this topic. About 300 parents and nurses will complete surveys and interviews. The goal is to better understand screen habits and improve advice fo…

This study tests if a 12-week one-on-one support program is easy to complete and acceptable for people supporting a loved one who recently finished substance use treatment. About 18 participants will attend weekly telehealth sessions and complete surveys and interviews. The goal …