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NCT Number: NCT04517877

Caring Light Project for Family Caregivers

Caring Light is designed to help caregivers of someone with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia to cope with the difficulties related to caregiving, reduce stress, and improve quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Dementia Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurocognitive Disorders Neurodegenerative Diseases Tauopathies

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Photozig, Inc.

Mountain View, California, 94035-0128, United States

About this study

The goals of this study are to evaluate materials related to dementia caregiving and how to cope with difficult situations faced by caregivers. Based on this research, the investigators are developing the new Caring Light mobile app with a self-paced program to enhance the quality of life, a curriculum that incorporates relaxation techniques, and coping skills training.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Care for an individual with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia.
  • Own a smartphone or tablet and have Internet access.
  • Minimum age of 18 years old.
  • Spend at least 8 hours/week caring for a person with dementia.

Exclusion criteria

  • Severe psychological or physical illness.
  • Inability to read and follow English instructions.
  • High level of depressive symptoms.
  • Unwillingness to participate in all aspects of the study.

Treatment and study plan

Caring Response App

Behavioral

Participants will receive the Caring Light mobile app containing the coping skills training.

Traditional Educational/Resources Program

Behavioral

Participants will receive a traditional educational/resources program, containing a workbook and online resources.

Primary outcomes

  1. Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale

    Time frame: 3 months

    The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression scale (CES-D) is a 20-item measure that asks about the frequency of depressive symptoms (affective, psychological, and somatic) within the past week. The scale refers to the caregiver. Minimum score (best value)=0. Maximum score (worst value)=60. Higher values represent a worse outcome.

  2. Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist

    Time frame: 3 months

    This scale measures the type/number of dementia patients disturbing behaviors, and how much they bother caregivers with 24 items describing possible troublesome behaviors that the patient might evidence in the past month. Caregivers are first asked whether the dementia patient had displayed any of these in the time period, and secondly to rate on a 5-point scale (0=not at all; 4= extremely) how much this "bothered or upset" them. A "conditional bother" score is calculated which is the "upset" or "bother" ratings for only the problematic behavior that occurred. The scale refers to the caregiver. Minimum score (best value)=0. Maximum score (worst value)=4. Higher values represent a worse outcome.

  3. Perceived Stress Scale

    Time frame: 3 months

    The "Perceived Stress Scale" measures the overall level of stress. This instrument contains 10 items accessing overall appraisals of stress in the past month. The scale refers to the caregiver. Minimum score (best value)=0. Maximum score (worst value)=40. Higher values represent a worse outcome.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Photozig, Inc.

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Caring Light Project for Caregivers of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Aug 18, 2020
Registry last updated
May 18, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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