New online program aims to ease loneliness for dementia caregivers

NCT ID NCT05460494

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwell Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a web-based program called RELOAD-C designed to reduce loneliness in people caring for a family member or friend with Alzheimer's disease. The program uses short videos and online group discussions based on Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy to help caregivers find more meaning and purpose. 96 caregivers participated, and the study measured changes in loneliness and depression over three months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LONELINESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Geriatric Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital

New York, New York, 10075, United States
Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine

New Hyde Park, New York, 11042, United States
Northwell Health, Institute of Health System Science

Manhasset, New York, 10022, United States
Staten Island University South Hospital

Staten Island, New York, 10309, United States

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