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Digital mindfulness shows promise for caregiver burnout in dementia

NCT ID NCT07188454

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 5-week online mindfulness program (AIZEN) for professional and family caregivers of people with dementia. Sixty caregivers in Taiwan attended weekly live classes and did daily 10-minute guided practices. Researchers measured burnout and caregiver burden before, after, and at a 5-week follow-up to see if the program helped reduce stress.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mindfulness-Based Digital Intervention (AIZEN Program)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical, low-cost way to ease caregiver burnout and stress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants in Taiwan, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The program requires daily practice and internet access, which may be a barrier for some.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

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

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Currently engaged in paid professional caregiving (e.g., nurse, care worker, case manager) or unpaid informal/family caregiving * Able to attend weekly online sessions via Microsoft Teams * Willing to complete web-based questionnaires * Willing to undertake at least 10 minutes of daily mindfulness practice * No prior meditation experience within the three months preceding recruitment Exclusion Criteria: * Did not meet the definition of caregiver (professional or informal) * Prior meditation practice within the three months before recruitment * Unwilling or unable to provide written informed consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Professional Caregiver Burden occupation-related stress disorder Psychological Well-Being Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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Burnout, professional Caregivers Caregivers burnout Stress, psychological

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Health Research Institutes

    Zhunan, Taiwan

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