CAREGIVER BURDEN

This study compares two programs designed to prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults during a hospital stay. One program uses hospital staff, while the other also involves family members or care partners. The goal is to see which approach works better to reduce confus…

This study tests a 16-week exercise program where people with mild dementia and their family caregivers work out together as a team. The goal is to improve thinking skills, mood, and the quality of their relationship. About 236 pairs will join from community centers in Hong Kong.

This study tests a video-based program called STELLA-FTD for family members caring for a loved one with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The program helps caregivers manage difficult behaviors and connect with support resources. Researchers will measure changes in caregiver burden …

This study tests a short counseling program for young adults (ages 25-39) with cancer and their caregiving partners. The goal is to see if the program helps them cope with stress and maintain their relationship. The study will enroll 20 couples and measure how many people join an…

This study tests a therapy called EASE for parents whose child has cancer. It aims to reduce traumatic stress symptoms over six months. About 306 parents will either get EASE plus their usual support or usual support alone. They will fill out questionnaires at several points to t…

This study is testing a mobile app called CarePair that helps family caregivers of people with dementia find support services and reduce stress. About 80 caregivers will use the app for six weeks. Researchers want to see if the app is easy to use and if it helps caregivers feel l…

This study tests whether a mobile app called Brain CareNotes can reduce the stress and burden felt by unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease. The app provides tips and support to help manage difficult behaviors like agitation or confusion. Researchers will enroll 18…

This study tests an online program called STELLA-R that teaches caregivers of people with dementia how to better handle difficult behaviors like agitation or aggression. The program uses a simple ABC method to understand what triggers these behaviors and how to respond. About 238…

This study tests a 5-week group therapy program for family caregivers of stroke survivors. The goal is to see if it reduces stress and improves quality of life. 30 caregivers will either join the group or continue usual care, and researchers will compare their well-being over tim…

This study tests whether Jing Si Herbal Tea, taken twice daily, can improve quality of life and sleep for people with dementia and their caregivers. Researchers will first test the tea's feasibility in 100 people with dementia, then run a larger placebo-controlled trial with 200 …

This study tests whether offering free legal services to people caring for a loved one with advanced colorectal cancer can reduce their stress and improve their finances. About 20 patient-caregiver pairs will receive personalized legal help from a nonprofit. The goal is to see if…

This study tests whether a telephone counseling program can help people with advanced gastrointestinal cancer and their family caregivers cope better. Participants will receive either counseling focused on managing stress and symptoms, or education and support. The study aims to …

This study tests a digital program called TPA4You that uses a Fitbit to help older adults (50+) who care for a family member with heart failure become more physically active. The goal is to see if the program is practical and can improve daily activity, reduce sitting time, and e…

This study tests whether a mobile app called Brain CareNotes can reduce stress and burden for people caring for a loved one with dementia in rural areas. About 60 unpaid caregivers will use the app or a basic education app for six months. The goal is to see if the app is easy to …

This study looks at sleep quality in children with cerebral palsy (ages 2–18) and how it affects the well-being of their parents or guardians. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure sleep problems in both children and caregivers, along with caregiver burden and mental hea…

This study tests a training program called the Pain Identification and Communication Toolkit (PICT) for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. The program teaches caregivers how to spot signs of pain and how to talk about it with doctors. About…