Can mindfulness help caregivers stay healthy? new study tests a brief program
NCT ID NCT06583018
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a short mindfulness and lifestyle program for people caring for loved ones with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Caregivers often neglect their own health, raising their risk for heart disease and early death. The program combines in-person group sessions with personalized text messages to encourage physical activity and healthy habits. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and acceptable for caregivers, before testing it on a larger scale.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mindfulness-based lifestyle counselling programme
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a practical, low-cost way to help caregivers adopt healthier habits and reduce their risk of heart disease and other conditions.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 84 participants, focused on feasibility rather than proving health benefits. The results may not apply to all caregivers, and long-term effects are unknown.
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School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam, Hong Kong