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Can a Phone-Based sleep program help dementia caregivers rest better?

NCT ID NCT07826663

Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Many people who care for a family member with dementia struggle with sleep. This trial tests an 8-week program that combines a sleep self-help manual, cartoon videos, and weekly telephone coaching. Researchers randomly assign 120 caregivers to either the sleep program or an educational booklet with check-in calls. They measure sleep quality, caregiving stress, and quality of life at the start, right after the program, and three months later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Telephone-Coached Sleep Bibliotherapy, an 8-week behavioral program with a sleep manual, cartoon videos, and weekly telephone coaching
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, phone-based way to help dementia caregivers sleep better, without needing to visit a clinic.
What could go wrong
This is a small behavioral trial, and sleep improvements may not last or may not apply to all caregivers. The program requires weekly phone calls and active participation, which some caregivers may find hard to keep up.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: a) aged 18 years or older; b) provide unpaid care to a family member with dementia; c) living with the patient or actively involved in the patient's care daily for a minimum of 4 hours/day for at least 6 months; d) endorse one or more sleep problems; e) having the sleep problem with an average of 3 or more nights per week during the past month; d) taking no medication for sleep or stabilized on current medication for at least 6 weeks; e) could be contacted by phone. Exclusion criteria: a) report a prior diagnosis of primary sleep disorder (e.g., sleep apnoea); b) have a severe chronic illness that could cause their sleep problems (e.g., emphysema); c) receive medical, psychological, or psychiatric treatment for sleep disturbance or depression; d) have cognitive impairment; e) be included in another interventional study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia insomnia Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dementia Sleep disturbance

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    RECRUITING

    Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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