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New CBT program eases caregiver burden in hong kong trial

NCT ID NCT06473012

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 6-week program that combines cognitive behavioral therapy, lifestyle tips, and communication skills for people caring for older adults in Hong Kong. The goal was to see if it could lower stress, depression, and anxiety in caregivers. 255 caregivers took part, and researchers compared their results to a control group.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

255 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Apr 2026

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

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * family member needs to be the identified adult primary caregiver to an older adult aged 60 years old or above who living in the community * caregiver needs to score \< 50 using the Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES-8) which represents significant insufficiency in self-efficacy * report mild to moderate depressive symptoms: a total score ranged from 5 to 14 using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) * report mild to moderate anxiety: a total score ranged from 5 to 14 using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) * living in designated clusters in Hong Kong Exclusion Criteria: * caregivers diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia * older family member with caregiving needs is receiving government-subvented service * suffering from acute health conditions, such as conditions caused by a virus, infection, injury, misuse of drugs or medications, preventing the provision of caregiving support * illiterate

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Conditions

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Caregiver Burden Depression

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Caregiver burden Depressive symptoms Quality of life Resilience Self efficacy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sau Po Center on Ageing HKU

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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