A digital lifeline for dementia caregivers: can Self-Care modules ease the burden?
NCT ID NCT06249139
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a mobile program called Compass for Care, designed to help people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The program delivers 12 weekly modules and tailored messages focusing on five self-care behaviors, such as taking time to recharge and seeking emotional support. Researchers will measure whether the program reduces caregiver burden and depression compared to a safety-focused version. Participants are unpaid caregivers in the U.S. who provide at least 8 hours of care per week.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Compass for Care, a digital behavioral program with 12 weekly modules and tailored messages to support self-care behaviors
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this digital program could offer a scalable way to reduce stress and depression among the millions of unpaid dementia caregivers, improving their well-being.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is a mid-stage study, and results may not generalize to all caregivers. Success depends on engagement, and the program may not reduce burden for everyone.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pro-Change Behavior Systems
Narragansett, Rhode Island, 02882, United States
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