Can a healthy lifestyle boost Caregivers' mental health?
NCT ID NCT07627386
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study tests a healthy lifestyle program for people aged 65+ who care for a spouse with cognitive impairment. The program includes exercise, social activities, brain training, heart health management, and diet advice. Researchers want to see if it improves mental well-being and reduces dementia risk compared to standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- multidomain lifestyle intervention (physical activity, social activities, cognitive training, cardiovascular health management, dietary guidance)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a practical way to improve mental health and lower dementia risk for older caregivers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (100 people) that hasn't started yet, so results are uncertain and may not apply to all caregivers.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Nursing Science
RECRUITINGKuopio, 70210, Finland
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