New online course aims to ease the first 100 days of dementia caregiving

NCT ID NCT07006116

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Emory University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an online course for people who have recently become caregivers for a family member or friend with dementia. The program includes weekly video sessions and self-paced materials to help caregivers feel more confident and less stressed. Researchers will measure changes in caregivers' sense of mastery and self-efficacy over six months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: online psychoeducation course
What this could lead to: If it works, this program could give new dementia caregivers practical skills and confidence to handle early challenges.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The program requires internet access and English fluency, which limits who can benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEMENTIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
RECRUITING

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

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