Phase 4 of Designed With You

The BALANCE is a feasibility study of the BALANCE intervention and will be delivered over 8-10 weeks. The proposed study is a Phase 1 feasibility trial designed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a novel intervention aimed at [briefly describe intervention]. The primary objectives are to evaluate the practicality of implementing the intervention, participant engagement, and the appropriateness of study procedures.

Given the early-stage nature of this research, a control group is not required. Phase 1 feasibility studies are not intended to assess efficacy or comparative outcomes, but rather to refine the intervention and study logistics. According to guidance from the Office of Research Integrity (ORI), "Phase I trials are feasibility trials focused on developing and pretesting the acceptability, feasibility, and safety of the intervention components of Balance. "No control condition is needed."14 This approach aligns with best practices in early intervention development and allows for iterative refinement before proceeding to more rigorous testing in later phases (e.g., randomized controlled trials).

Inclusion criteria

• 18 years of age and older,
• Community dwelling in the state of Maryland,
• Self report of physical or sensory disability and
• self-report of serving as a family caregiver for a person for at least 10 hours/week.

Exclusion criteria

• have a terminal diagnosis (<1 year expected survival), and
• > severe cognitive impairment (5-7 errors) based on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMQ)