Phase 2
N=150
iCare Stress Management e-Training for Dementia Family Caregivers
Alzheimer's Disease · Dementia
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01378195 ↗Enrolled (actual)
150
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2013
Primary outcome: Primary: Perceived Stress Scale — 15.83; 16.41 units on a scale
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Interventions
- CBT-based program for dementia caregivers (Behavioral); Educational/Resources program (Behavioral)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 21+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Photozig, Inc.
- Primary completion
- Jul 2012
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Perceived Stress Scale |
15.83; 16.41 | — |
| SECONDARY Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist |
0.83; 0.91 | — |
| SECONDARY Perceived Quality of Life |
6.34; 6.31 | — |
Summary
Photozig and Stanford University are creating a program to help cope with caregiving, alleviate related stress, and enhance quality of life for caregivers, with funding from the National Institute on Aging. This home-based program includes a free DVD, printed materials, and resource website. In addition, after completing the program, participants will have free access to final online resources for 1 year. There are no face-to-face meetings, and participants can live anywhere in the United States.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Care for an individual with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia.
- Own a DVD player or have Internet access.
- Minimum age of 21 years old.
- Spend at least 8 hours/week caring for a person with dementia, which may include assisting, watching, monitoring, or being available to help (e.g. during sleep time).
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.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01378195). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.