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Mobile Web-Based Behavioral Intervention for Caregiver Stress

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Led By Brent T Mausbach, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of California, San Diego

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Aged 40 years or older at the time of enrollment

Providing at least 20 hours of in-home care per week

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 15-months

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Study Summary

This trial will test whether an internet and mobile-based intervention can help reduce caregiver distress and improve overall well-being, as well as increase access to quality, evidence-based care.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for caregivers aged 40+ who provide at least 20 hours of in-home care weekly to a loved one with Alzheimer's or related dementia. They must speak English and show mild depressive symptoms but not be terminally ill, cognitively impaired, have severe hypertension, or be under psychiatric care for serious mental illnesses.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests a mobile web-based intervention (mPEP) against bibliotherapy to reduce distress and improve well-being in caregivers. The goal is to offer accessible, cost-effective support that can significantly enhance the quality of life for these individuals.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves behavioral interventions rather than medications, traditional physical side effects are not expected. Participants may experience emotional discomfort when discussing personal issues during the program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 40 years old or older.

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I provide 20 hours of home care weekly.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 15-months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~15-months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 15-months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale--Revised (CESD-R)

Secondary outcome measures

Blood Pressure

Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS)

SF-12

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: mPEPExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Behavioral Activation Therapy - Increase engagement in pleasant activities as a mechanism for reducing distress and improving overall well-being. Participants will use an online web tool to select and schedule activities they deem will be rewarding and fulfilling. They will then track their engagement in these activities on a weekly basis.

Group II: BibliotherapyActive Control1 Intervention

Bibliotherapy - Develop improved coping and problem-solving skills. Participants will receive bibliotherapy handouts describing various means of managing their distress and solving caregiving-related problems.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, San DiegoLead Sponsor

1,121 Previous Clinical Trials

1,521,225 Total Patients Enrolled

29 Trials studying Depression

55,978 Patients Enrolled for Depression

Brent T Mausbach, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, San Diego

1 Previous Clinical Trials

151 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many participants may join this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative. Based on the information hosted by clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavor is currently in search of volunteers. It was initially posted on November 1st 2018 and edited most recently on September 30th 2022, with a goal to recruit 200 participants at one medical centre."

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Is this exploration still recruiting participants?

"Affirmative. The information available on clinicaltrials.gov implies that this medical study is actively seeking volunteers to participate in the trial, which was initially posted on November 1st 2018 and updated as recently as September 30th 2022. Approximately 200 participants are being recruited from a single location."

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