New online tool aims to ease burden for dementia caregivers

NCT ID NCT06460012

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests an 8-week online program called STELLA-R that teaches dementia caregivers a simple ABC method to understand and respond to upsetting behaviors. About 238 caregivers in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho will try the program and report how it affects their stress and reactions. The goal is to see if this self-guided approach can reduce caregiver burden and improve confidence.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: STELLA-R online curriculum (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give dementia caregivers a practical, self-guided tool to feel less burdened and more confident in managing difficult behaviors.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small study testing feasibility and short-term effects. The program is self-directed, so results depend on how much participants engage, and it may not help everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CAREGIVER BURDEN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oregon Health & Science University, Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
RECRUITING

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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