New program aims to ease burden for chinese american dementia caregivers
NCT ID NCT07539350
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a seven-week program called WECARE, designed to help Chinese American family caregivers of people with dementia. Participants will use digital materials and resources on their phones to learn coping skills and get support. The goal is to see if this program reduces stress and improves caregivers' emotional well-being.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 160 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Oct 2030
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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21 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. currently residing in the United States, 2. self-identify as Chinese or Chinese American and are able to read in Chinese, 3. are 21 years of age or older, 4. own a cellphone and use WeChat, and 5. provide at least 8 hours of care per week to a family member or loved one with ADRD. Exclusion Criteria: (1) evidence of severe cognitive impairment or mental disorders, or (2) the care recipient was receiving hospice care or had a life expectancy of fewer than six months.
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