Virtual Exercise Program for Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients
Caring for Caregivers of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Intervention Group
Treatment as Usual
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 99
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 25 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Indiana University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for family caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Participants will take part in virtual exercise sessions from home and receive support through check-in calls and educational sessions over a few months.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I am the primary unpaid caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.
- I can read and speak English.
- I consider myself African American.
- I have a valid email address.
- I am healthy enough to exercise.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a diagnosed psychiatric illness.
- I have untreated severe major depression.
- I am currently receiving advanced cancer treatment or hospice care.
- I am currently receiving dialysis.
- I have severe hearing loss without hearing aids.
- I have severe vision impairment without corrective eyeglasses.
- I do not have access to a phone or email.
- I am already meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines.
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
What is this study about? This study is called the EMBRACE Study - A Virtual Community Empowerment Approach Integrating Tradition and Technology for Family Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease. It tests whether a home-based virtual exercise program can reduce depression and anxiety in family caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD).
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Self-identifies as African American
* Age 18 years or older
* Primary unpaid caregiver for an adult living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia (ADRD)
* Able to read and speak English
* Deemed sufficiently healthy to participate in exercise per the PAR-Q+ screening q…
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