New tool aims to ease dementia caregiver burden by recommending health apps
NCT ID NCT07216716
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a tool called HART that helps caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias find health apps suited to their needs. Fifteen family caregivers will use the tool for four weeks and provide feedback on how easy it is to use and whether it improves their quality of life. The goal is to connect caregivers with digital resources that can support their well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Health App Recommendation Tool (HART) - a digital assessment tool that matches caregivers and people with dementia to suitable health apps
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this tool could make it easier for dementia caregivers to find useful health apps, potentially reducing their stress and improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The tool itself does not treat dementia, and its benefits are uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15203, United States