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Can a smartphone app ease the burden on family caregivers?

NCT ID NCT07616284

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidade do Porto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study will test a mobile app called TIVA designed to promote positive mental health in family caregivers of older adults. 80 caregivers in Portugal will either use the app for 4 weeks or receive usual care. Researchers will measure changes in mental health, caregiver burden, and how usable and acceptable the app is.

What this could mean

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Active substance
TIVA mobile application (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an accessible digital tool to improve mental well-being and reduce burden for family caregivers.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (80 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The app may not show meaningful benefits or may be difficult for some caregivers to use consistently.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Unpaid family caregivers of a person with chronic illness, disability, or dependency. * Providing regular caregiving assistance for at least 4 months. * Living in Portugal. * Ability to read and understand Portuguese. * Ownership and use of a smartphone with internet access compatible with the TIVA mobile application. * Willingness to install and use the TIVA app for 4 weeks. * Ability to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment. * difficulties preventing independent use of the application or completion of study assessments. * Severe psychiatric disorder or acute mental health crisis interfering with participation. * Participation in another structured caregiver support or psychological intervention during the study period. * Inability to use a smartphone independently.

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Conditions

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Caregiver Burden

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Caregiver burden Family caregivers Mental health promotion Positive mental health

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  • University of Porto

    Porto, Porto District, Portugal

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