New online program aims to help rural dementia caregivers get better sleep
NCT ID NCT04896775
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a web-based program called NiteCAPP designed to improve sleep in people caring for a loved one with dementia, especially those living in rural areas. One hundred caregiver-patient pairs will use the program for 4 weekly sessions plus follow-up boosters. Researchers will track sleep, mood, stress, and immune markers over 12 months to see if the program helps.
What this could mean
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Active substance
web-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an accessible, non-drug way to improve sleep and well-being for dementia caregivers living in rural areas.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (100 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply to all caregivers. Success depends on participants sticking with the program.
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University of South Florida
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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