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Can a video chat program ease the burden of Alzheimer's caregiving?

NCT ID NCT04627662

Symptom relief Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a video-based program called Tele-STELLA for family members caring for someone with moderate to late-stage Alzheimer's or related dementia. The program connects caregivers with a guide to find ways to manage upsetting behaviors. The goal was to see if it could reduce caregiver stress and improve their well-being. 375 caregivers took part in the completed study.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Tele-STELLA (a video-based behavioral support program for care partners)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, home-based tool to help family caregivers reduce distressing dementia behaviors and their own burden.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, not a treatment for Alzheimer's itself. The intervention focuses on caregiver support, not on slowing or curing the disease. Results may not apply to all caregiving situations.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

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

375 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2021

Finished

Jul 2025

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

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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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.

Care Recipient Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of ADRD, moderate to late stages as defined by family member (Box 1) * Exhibits 2 or more behaviors listed on RMBPC that are bothersome to the Care Partner and occur 3 or more times/week at study enrollment * Family member of Care Partner (this can be a relative, spouse or close kin that is considered family) Care Recipient Exclusion Criteria: * Dementia not related to ADRD * Unable to leave Care Partner during Tele-STELLA sessions * Early stage dementia, as defined by family member Care Partner Inclusion Criteria: * Adult caring for family member with ADRD * Provides care for at least 4 hours/week * Age of 18 years or older * Speaks and understands English to be able to participate in intervention * Owns a telephone (smartphone, cell phone or landline) * Has mailing address to receive computer and study materials * Provides informed consent to participate in the Research Care Partner Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to find activity for care recipient during Tele-STELLA sessions to allow Care Partner to work privately with Guide and other Care Partners. * Completed similar telehealth intervention within the last year * Hearing and/or vision problems severe enough to prevent participation * Unwilling or unable to adequately follow study instructions and participate in study procedures

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Caregiver Burden dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Alzheimer disease Caregiver burnout Dementia Family members

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oregon Health and Science University, Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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