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A digital lifeline for dementia caregivers: can Self-Care modules ease the burden?

NCT ID NCT06249139

Symptom relief Sponsor: Pro-Change Behavior Systems Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a mobile program called Compass for Care, designed to help people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The program delivers 12 weekly modules and tailored messages focusing on five self-care behaviors, such as taking time to recharge and seeking emotional support. Researchers will measure whether the program reduces caregiver burden and depression compared to a safety-focused version. Participants are unpaid caregivers in the U.S. who provide at least 8 hours of care per week.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Compass for Care, a digital behavioral program with 12 weekly modules and tailored messages to support self-care behaviors
What this could lead to
If effective, this digital program could offer a scalable way to reduce stress and depression among the millions of unpaid dementia caregivers, improving their well-being.
What could go wrong
The trial is a mid-stage study, and results may not generalize to all caregivers. Success depends on engagement, and the program may not reduce burden for everyone.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

278 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Able to read and speak English 2. Aged 18+ 3. Residing in the U.S. 4. Regularly use the internet 5. Agree to receive daily messages by email or text during the 3-month intervention period 6. Currently providing at least 8 hours of unpaid care to a family member or friend diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, vascular dementia, dementia type not specified, or mixed dementia 7. Have been providing care for at least 3 months; 8. Score of 3 or higher on the Zarit burden item (Overall, how burdened do you feel in caring for your relative) OR a score of 2 on this item and a score of 2+ on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-2 assessment (i.e., Little interest or pleasure in doing things; Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless) 9. Expecting to provide care to their family member or friend for at least three more months, or don't know how much longer they will be providing care Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Indicating suicidal ideation based upon the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9 suicidality ideation item (i.e., Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease dementia mental disorder psychiatric disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dementia Mental health

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pro-Change Behavior Systems

    Narragansett, Rhode Island, 02882, United States

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