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New online course could ease the burden on dementia caregivers

NCT ID NCT05846984

Symptom relief Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a 6-week online program called Learning Skills Together for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias. The program includes weekly group discussions and a workbook covering topics like communication, medication management, and home safety. Researchers want to see if it helps caregivers feel more confident and less depressed. 216 caregivers are taking part, with some in the program and others in a healthy living group for comparison.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Learning Skills Together (a 6-week online group education program with a workbook)
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could give family caregivers practical skills and confidence to handle complex care tasks, reducing their stress and depression.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study. The program may not improve caregiver well-being more than general healthy living advice, and results may not apply to all caregivers.

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Study facts

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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

216 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Is aged 18 years or older * Be a family member, including "families of choice," to an individual living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia who has received a diagnosis from a physician * Provide assistance with at least two instrumental activities of daily living or one activity of daily living * Report a Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) rating for care recipients between 4 to 6 * Commit to attending at least 5 of the 6 discussion sessions * Has reliable access to the internet and email and be able to attend synchronous sessions using the Zoom videoconferencing platform Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to read and speak English * Participated in Learning Skills Together in the past * Plans to place the care recipient in a skilled nursing facility within the next 9 months (i.e., study duration) * Was diagnosed with depression and/or started or significantly altered their depression treatment, including starting a pharmacological therapy or beginning therapy, in the previous 3 months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Caregiver Burden dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alzheimer disease Caregiver burden Dementia Self efficacy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Case Western Reserve University

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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