New respite program shows promise for stressed caregivers
NCT ID NCT07004842
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a special break program for caregivers of older adults in Hong Kong who have no children or little contact with them. Thirty caregivers took part and were checked before, right after, and three months after the program for changes in their physical health, mental well-being, social life, and satisfaction. The goal was to see if this type of respite can better meet their unique needs.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Either the CR or CG is aged ≥60 * Reported having (a) no children; OR (b) no children in Hong Kong; OR (c) having children in Hong Kong but with limited contact (i.e., fewer than once per month in any forms) * Voluntary participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to communicate in neither Cantonese, English nor Mandarin
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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