A new behavioral coaching aims to combat loneliness in dementia caregivers
NCT ID NCT05812989
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a brief coaching program called Social Engage can reduce loneliness in older adults who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's or related dementia. Participants will receive up to eight weekly one-on-one sessions by phone or video call. Researchers will also measure how the coaching affects stress responses and emotional regulation, and whether a digital tool helps coaches deliver the program consistently.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Social Engage coaching, a behavioral psychotherapy delivered via phone or video call
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this coaching approach could offer a practical, scalable way to reduce loneliness and improve emotional well-being in older adults caring for loved ones with dementia.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, so results may not apply broadly. Benefits may be modest, and the coaching requires time and engagement from participants.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14642, United States
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