Wearable tech and home visits aim to ease the burden on dementia caregivers

NCT ID NCT04894006

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Irvine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 3-month program for family caregivers of people with dementia, delivered at home by community health workers. The program teaches stress reduction techniques and caregiving skills, and uses a smartwatch and smart ring to track stress and sleep in real time. The goal is to see if this culturally tailored approach can reduce caregiver burden and depression, especially among underserved ethnic groups.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Community Health Worker Home Visit Intervention
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could provide a practical, culturally tailored way to reduce stress and improve quality of life for dementia caregivers from underserved communities.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so results may vary. The benefits depend on caregiver engagement and may not generalize to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden

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DEMENTIA CAREGIVER

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Locations

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, California, 92697, United States

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