New program aims to ease stress for caregivers of TBI and dementia patients
NCT ID NCT05465109
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a support program called TACSI for people caring for a family member with both traumatic brain injury and dementia. The program included coaching and education to help caregivers manage stress and improve communication. Researchers measured changes in caregiver stress levels over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TBI-AD/ADRD Caregiver Support Intervention (TACSI) - a psychosocial and psychoeducational program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could provide a practical way to reduce stress and improve well-being for caregivers of loved ones with both traumatic brain injury and dementia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 95 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The program is behavioral, not a medical treatment, and its benefits may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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