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WECARE: A Behavioral Intervention for Dementia Caregivers

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Caregiver Stress Syndrome
Caregiver Burden
Registration Number
NCT05992467
Lead Sponsor
George Mason University
Brief Summary

This study aims to pilot test a culturally tailored behavioral intervention called "WECARE" to enhance caregiving mastery and improve psychosocial wellbeing of Chinese American family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia.

Detailed Description

The investigators propose to test a culturally tailored mHealth behavioral intervention to enhance caregiving mastery and improve psychosocial wellbeing among Chinese American family caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia. This intervention, Wellness Enhancement for Caregivers (WECARE), will be delivered via WeChat, a social media app highly popular among Chinese Americans. About 45 participants will be recruited for the pilot test. Participants will complete a baseline survey, receive 7-week WECARE program on their WeChat accounts, complete a follow-up survey 12 weeks after the baseline, and then a qualitative interview on Zoom.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria
  1. 21 years or older,
  2. self-identified as Chinese or Chinese American,
  3. speak and read Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese),
  4. own a smartphone and use WeChat,
  5. living in Washington DC metropolitan, and
  6. currently care for a family member with ADRD and provide care for at least 10 hours a week.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. do not read or speak Chinese,
  2. care-recipient is in hospice care or have a life expectancy less than 6 months,
  3. signs of severe intellectual deficits or psychotic disorders, or
  4. unable to provide informed consent.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Efficacy of behavioral intervention in change from baseline in depressive symptomsBaseline (before the intervention) and follow-up (week 11-12, or 4-5 weeks after the intervention

The baseline and follow-up differences in depressive symptoms will be assessed. Depressive symptoms will be measured by the CES-D, a 20-item survey instrument. The total score will be calculated to quantify depressive symptoms. The baseline and follow-up differences in the scores will be calculated.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Efficacy of behavioral intervention in change from baseline in life satisfactionBaseline (before the intervention) and follow-up (week 11-12, or 4-5 weeks after the intervention

The baseline and follow-up differences in life satisfaction will be assessed. Life satisfaction will be measured by the Life Satisfaction Scale, a 5-item survey instrument. The total score will be calculated to quantify life satisfaction. The baseline and follow-up differences in the scores will be calculated.

Efficacy of behavioral intervention in change from baseline in caregiving burdenBaseline (before the intervention) and follow-up (week 11-12, or 4-5 weeks after the intervention

The baseline and follow-up differences in caregiving burden will be assessed. Caregiving burden will be measured by the Zarit Burden Interview, a 12-item survey instrument. The total score will be calculated to quantify caregiving burden. The baseline and follow-up differences in the scores will be calculated.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

George Mason University

🇺🇸

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

George Mason University
🇺🇸Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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