Can a smartphone app ease the burden of Alzheimer's caregiving?
NCT ID NCT05733520
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a mobile app called Brain CareNotes can reduce stress for unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The app offers coaching and tips for managing difficult behaviors like agitation or wandering. Over 12 months, 184 caregivers will use either the full app or a basic education-only app. Researchers will measure changes in caregiver distress and patient symptoms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Brain CareNotes mobile app
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give caregivers a practical tool to reduce their stress and improve the daily life of people with Alzheimer's.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. The app may not reduce caregiver burden or patient symptoms significantly.
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Community Health Network
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46203, United States
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IU Health
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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