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Smartphone mindfulness may offer Real-Time relief for dementia caregivers

NCT ID NCT07714681

Symptom relief Sponsor: Education University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a smartphone app that delivers short mindfulness exercises to family caregivers of people with dementia. The app aims to reduce stress by offering help exactly when it is needed. About 195 caregivers with moderate to high stress will use the app for 20 days, and researchers will measure changes in stress, mood, and caregiving burden.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a smartphone app delivering brief mindfulness exercises and psycho-education
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide an accessible, on-demand tool to help dementia caregivers manage stress and improve well-being.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study testing feasibility and decision rules, so the app may not reduce stress more than usual care. Results may not apply to all caregivers.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

195 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * family dementia caregivers aged 18 above * family caregiver of an individual with a confirmed medical diagnosis of any type of dementia who has been residing in the community * having been providing care for ADLs and IADLs for at least 20 hours per week for at least one year prior to recruitment * have a smartphone * have moderate to high stress Exclusion Criteria: * Having participated in any structured mind-body intervention, cognitive therapy, or structured psychosocial intervention in the 6 months prior to recruitment * Having acute psychiatric and medical comorbidities that are potentially life-threatening (e.g. suicidal ideation) or that limit the caregivers participation or adherence (e.g. acute psychosis).

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Education University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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