Mindfulness-based Cognitive Coping for ADRD Caregivers

Photozig, Inc.174 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

174

Conditions

Caregiver Stress

Interventions

Mindfulness-based Cognitive CopingBEHAVIORAL

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

Traditional Educational/Resources ProgramBEHAVIORAL

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

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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.

Locations (1)

Photozig, Inc.

Campbell, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale

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.

Time frame: 3 months

Perceived Stress Scale

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.

Time frame: 3 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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