Video program eases burden for FTD caregivers

NCT ID NCT05338710

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

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

Summary

This study tested a video-based program called STELLA-FTD to help family caregivers of people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Sixteen caregivers participated in the program, which aimed to reduce their stress and improve their quality of life. The approach used videoconferencing to deliver support and education tailored to the unique challenges of FTD caregiving.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: STELLA-FTD behavioral intervention
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could provide a practical, home-based way to reduce caregiver burnout and improve well-being for families facing FTD.
What could go wrong: This was a small, completed study with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The intervention is supportive, not a treatment for the disease itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

frontotemporal dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CAREGIVERS BURNOUT FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

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

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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