New app aims to ease the burden on dementia caregivers
NCT ID NCT06418971
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a mobile app called CarePair that helps family caregivers of people with dementia find services and support. About 80 caregivers will use the app for six weeks to see if it is easy to use and helps reduce stress and depression. The goal is to see if the app is a helpful tool for caregivers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CarePair mobile application
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a practical tool to help family caregivers of people with dementia feel less stressed and more supported.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The app may not reduce caregiver burden or depression as hoped.
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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 Southern California
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90089, United States
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