New online program aims to ease stress for korean american dementia caregivers
NCT ID NCT07550075
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests K-Savvy, a 6-week online program in Korean, designed to help Korean American dementia caregivers reduce stress and depression. Researchers will enroll 120 caregivers who provide at least 10 hours of weekly care. The program adapts an existing support tool to better fit Korean culture and language.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- K-Savvy (a culturally adapted online caregiver training program)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, K-Savvy could provide an effective, accessible support option for Korean American dementia caregivers who face language and cultural barriers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small study (120 participants) testing a behavioral program, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The program is not designed to treat dementia itself.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Self-identified Korean American adults aged 18 or older Provide care for a family member with dementia as a primary caregiver Primary caregiver defined as providing a minimum of 10 hours per week of in-home caregiving to a family member Speak English less than "very well" Able to attend virtual classes using an electronic device with Internet access Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with severe depression (Patient Health Questionnaire \[PHQ-9\] score ≥ 20), as K-Savvy is not a mental health treatment program
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Southern California
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90089, United States
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