Can a day off lower caregiver stress? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06451250
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This completed study looked at whether using adult day services for a family member with dementia helps reduce stress in Black caregivers. 42 caregivers reported their stress levels and provided saliva samples to measure stress hormones. The goal was to understand both the emotional and physical effects of taking a break from caregiving.
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Locations
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Adult day service use for family member with dementia
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could point toward ways to reduce stress for Black caregivers of loved ones with dementia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed preliminary study with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. It measures stress but does not test a treatment.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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