Smartwatch & coaching ease dementia caregiver stress
NCT ID NCT05309577
First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested whether a smartwatch and weekly health coaching could help people caring for a loved one with dementia improve their sleep, activity, and mood. Twenty-one caregivers wore an Apple Watch to track their sleep and activity, received personalized feedback through a phone app, and talked with a health coach each week for up to six weeks. The goal was to reduce symptoms of depression and insomnia.
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States
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