Can a support program ease the burden on dementia caregivers?
NCT ID NCT02463708
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at a program that helps caregivers of people with dementia. It offers support, education, and referrals to community services. Researchers will review past data and interview some caregivers to see if the program reduces stress and improves satisfaction. About 350 caregivers are expected to take part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a structured caregiver support program reduces stress and improves care for people with dementia.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational evaluation of an existing program, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove cause and effect or apply to all caregivers.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Psychiatry (Center for Psychotherapy Research), University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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