N/A
Completed N=150
Webnovela for Hispanic Dementia Family Caregivers
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02489110 ↗Enrolled (actual)
150
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2018
Primary outcomePrimary: Stress on the Perceived Stress Scale — 14.57; 15.37 units on a scale
Summary
Photozig and Stanford University are creating a new program for Hispanic dementia caregivers to help cope with caregiving, alleviate related stress, and enhance quality of life for caregivers, with funding from the National Institute on Aging. The program includes a new education online telenovela (Webnovela), online resources, handouts and a DVD (for users without Internet) on how to deal with caregiving stress and handle difficult situations.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Stress on the Perceived Stress Scale |
14.57; 15.37 | — |
| SECONDARY Caregiver Burden on the Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist |
0.51; 0.60 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Care for an individual with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia.
- Have Internet access or own a DVD player.
- Minimum age of 18 years old.
- Belong to Hispanic/Latino ethnic group.
- 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 Spanish instructions.
- High level of depressive symptoms.
- Unwillingness to participate in all aspects of the study.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02489110). 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. Informational only — not medical advice.