New program aims to ease the emotional burden on dementia caregivers
NCT ID NCT07305415
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program called COPE that combines mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy to help family caregivers of people with dementia. The goal is to reduce caregivers' stress, depression, and negative emotions like criticism or hostility toward their loved one. 56 caregivers will be randomly assigned to either the COPE program or standard therapy, and their progress will be tracked for three months.
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Active substance
Caregivers Of dementia Processing Emotions (COPE) program combining mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a practical way to reduce caregiver stress and improve relationships with loved ones who have dementia.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The program is new and its long-term benefits are unknown.
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University of Hong Kong
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