Rural caregivers get a mental health boost: CBT plus extra calls tested
NCT ID NCT07119710
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding two check-in calls per week to standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) improves quality of life for adults caring for a family member with dementia in rural Texas. Sixty caregivers will receive either individual CBT for 12-16 weeks or CBT plus the extra calls. The goal is to see if more frequent contact eases grief and mental health struggles.
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Active substance
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with or without extra check-in calls
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to boost mental health support for caregivers in rural areas.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so effects may be modest.
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Garrison Institute on Aging
RECRUITINGLubbock, Texas, 79413, United States