WeACT Program for Caregivers of Dementia Patients
The WeACT Program for Family Caregivers of People Living With Dementia
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Depression
Caregivers
Dementia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for family caregivers of adults with dementia. Participants will take part in an online program that helps improve mental health and coping skills through self-paced modules and questionnaires.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years or older.
- I am a family caregiver for someone with dementia.
- I have mild to moderately severe depressive symptoms.
- I have a device with internet access.
You may not be able to join if
- I have severe depressive symptoms.
- I have thoughts of harming myself or suicide.
- I have participated in an ACT program research study before.
- I am currently in another caregiver intervention study.
- I or the person I care for have been hospitalized more than three times in the past year.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether WeACT, a self-paced, web-based program, is feasible and helpful for adult family caregivers of a relative living with dementia. WeACT is based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which teaches skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings and take steps toward what matters most.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria
Family caregivers of people living with dementia will be eligible to participate if they meet all of the following criteria:
1. Are community-dwelling adults aged 18 years or older who have primary caregiving responsibilities for a relative diagnosed with dementia;
2. Present mi…
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