Mindfulness may help caregivers move more and reduce heart risks

NCT ID NCT07342140

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a brief mindfulness-based lifestyle program for caregivers of people with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Many caregivers are not physically active, raising their risk for heart disease. The program combines in-person group sessions with personalized text messages to encourage more activity. Researchers will measure changes in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity over 7 days using a wristband tracker.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mindfulness-based lifestyle counselling programme
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a practical way to help caregivers stay physically active and lower their risk of heart disease.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with 236 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The program relies on self-motivation, and long-term adherence is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity nervous system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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CAREGIVER

Contacts and locations

Locations

School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, 000, Hong Kong

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