App-Based support boosts caregiver Well-Being in pilot study

NCT ID NCT05992467

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: George Mason University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a mobile health program called WECARE for Chinese American family caregivers of people with dementia. 48 caregivers received daily multimedia content on WeChat for 7 weeks, designed to improve caregiving skills and self-care. The goal was to see if the program could reduce depressive symptoms and caregiving burden.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Wellness Enhancement for Caregivers (WECARE) behavioral intervention delivered via WeChat
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a practical, low-cost way to support dementia caregivers and reduce their stress and depression.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits may be modest and hard to sustain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Caregiver Burden

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CAREGIVER BURDEN CAREGIVER STRESS SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia, 22030, United States

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