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NCT Number: NCT05979922

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Coping for ADRD Caregivers

This project will evaluate the effectiveness of the Mindfulness-based Cognitive Coping (MCC) intervention to alleviate stress and depressive symptoms of caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia.

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Key information

Conditions

Caregiver Stress Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Caregiver Burden Stress, Psychological

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Photozig, Inc.

Campbell, California, 95008-5570, United States

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 Related Dementia (ADRD).
  • Own a smartphone or tablet and have Internet access.
  • Minimum age of 18 years old.
  • Able to read and speak English.
  • Spend at least 8 hours/week caring for a person with dementia.
  • Plan to stay in the area for six months.

Exclusion criteria

  • Severe psychological or physical illness.
  • Cognitive impairment or any serious medical problem that interferes with caregiving role.
  • Caring for ADRD patient with a life expectancy less than six months.
  • Unwillingness to participate in all aspects of the study.

Treatment and study plan

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Coping

Behavioral

Participants will receive the Caring Mind mobile app containing the Mindfulness-based Cognitive Coping program.

Traditional Educational/Resources Program

Behavioral

Participants will receive a traditional educational/resources program, containing a downloadable 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. 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

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Coping Mobile App Intervention for Caregivers of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Aug 7, 2023
Registry last updated
Jul 28, 2025

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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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