New coaching program aims to ease loneliness for latino dementia caregivers

NCT ID NCT04875065

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Rochester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a brief psychotherapy called Social Engage for Hispanic/Latino caregivers aged 40 and older who care for a family member with dementia and feel lonely or stressed. Ten participants received up to 8 weekly sessions by phone or video over 3 months. The goal was to see if the program could reduce loneliness and improve social functioning.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Social Engage psychotherapy (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a practical, low-cost way to ease loneliness and caregiver burnout in a specific underserved community.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 10 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly or show clear benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden Social Isolation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CAREGIVER BURNOUT LONELINESS SOCIAL ISOLATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center

Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

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