New app aims to ease the burden on dementia caregivers

NCT ID NCT06203639

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Regina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help unpaid caregivers of people with dementia reduce their stress and burden. 150 caregivers used the app for 8 weeks, and researchers measured changes in stress, anxiety, and depression. The app provides practical strategies based on cognitive behavioural therapy.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: UR Caregiver app (a smartphone app with stress management modules based on cognitive behavioural principles)
What this could lead to: If it works, this app could provide a low-cost, accessible way for dementia caregivers to reduce stress and improve their mental health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may not be definitive. The app may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CAREGIVER BURDEN

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Regina

Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 0A2, Canada

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