Phone app aims to ease the emotional toll on Alzheimer's caregivers

NCT ID NCT05949047

First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether a one-week smartphone training program can help unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease manage stress and emotions better. About 270 caregivers will learn either distancing or reinterpretation techniques, or receive no training. Researchers will track mood, stress, and heart rate changes over three months to see if the app improves well-being.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Rice University

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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