New hope for dementia caregivers: program aims to turn stress into strength
NCT ID NCT07396298
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a 12-week program called EXCITE-PAC for family members caring for someone with dementia. The program combines counseling, group meetings, and phone support to help caregivers find more meaning and positivity in their role. Researchers will measure changes in caregivers' well-being, mood, and confidence. The goal is to improve the caregiver's quality of life, not to cure dementia.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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About 304 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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: * family carers of Chinese PLwDs diagnosed at least six months previously * caregiving for ≥ 4 hours/day * Chinese-speaking * have a mobile device to access virtual meeting via Go-To-Meeting or Zoom * consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * NA
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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