Can a video chat program ease the burden of Alzheimer's caregiving?

NCT ID NCT04627662

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a video-based program called Tele-STELLA for family members caring for someone with moderate to late-stage Alzheimer's or related dementia. The program connects caregivers with a guide to find ways to manage upsetting behaviors. The goal was to see if it could reduce caregiver stress and improve their well-being. 375 caregivers took part in the completed study.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Tele-STELLA (a video-based behavioral support program for care partners)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical, home-based tool to help family caregivers reduce distressing dementia behaviors and their own burden.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, not a treatment for Alzheimer's itself. The intervention focuses on caregiver support, not on slowing or curing the disease. Results may not apply to all caregiving situations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Caregiver Burden dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALZHEIMER DISEASE CAREGIVER BURNOUT DEMENTIA FAMILY MEMBERS

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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