New support program aims to ease burden for asian american dementia caregivers

NCT ID NCT05461495

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: New York University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a culturally tailored counseling and support program for Chinese and Korean American caregivers of relatives with dementia. The program includes family counseling sessions and online peer support groups. Researchers will measure whether it reduces stress, depression, and health risks like diabetes and heart disease in 300 caregivers over 12 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: counseling and support program (NYU Caregiver Intervention plus online peer support)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could provide a proven way to reduce stress, depression, and health risks for Chinese and Korean American dementia caregivers.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so effects may be modest. The study is limited to specific ethnic groups in one region, so results may not apply broadly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome Depression diabetes mellitus heart disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS DIABETES HEART DISEASE OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

New York University

New York, New York, 10010, United States

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