The investigators aim to conduct a feasibility, proof of concept randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a smartphone app intervention (Healthy Minds Program; HMP) versus Wellness app (WA) among heterogeneous stressed caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The investigators will test its feasibility (primary outcomes) and its preliminary effect in improvement in caregiver stress, emotional distress (depression and anxiety), and mindfulness. Participants will be randomized to one of the two conditions described above
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. 18 years or older
✓. English fluency and literacy
✓. Meeting criteria for being a caregiver (e.g., family or friend of a care recipient who provides unpaid care)
✓. Perceived Stress Scale (4 items) version \>= 6
✓. Willing to be randomized
✓. Care recipient must score \>1 on the functional assessment scale (FAST)
Exclusion criteria
✕. Any planned change in psychotropic pharmacologic treatment for the duration of the study
✕. Use of any consumer-based mindfulness meditation app for more than 60 min/month in the past 6 months.
✕. Current participation in a meditation program (e.g., mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness-base cognitive therapy, etc.)
✕. Major illness known to worsen dramatically or require surgery in the next 20 weeks (study duration)
✕. Active treatment for cancer (chemotherapy, radiation)
✕. Imminent placement of care recipient in a nursing home or with another caregiver (within 4 months).
✕. Involvement in another clinical trial for caregivers.
What they're measuring
1
Feasibility of Recruitment
Timeframe: 0 weeks
2
Adherence to one of the two apps
Timeframe: 12 weeks
3
Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ)
Timeframe: 0 weeks
4
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-3)
Timeframe: 12 weeks
5
Perceptions of daily meditations/podcast
Timeframe: 12 weeks
6
Perceptions of emails and text reminders
Timeframe: 12 weeks
7
Perceptions of the overall study
Timeframe: 12 weeks
8
Feasibility of weekly Research Electronic Data Capture (RedCAP) measures
Timeframe: 12 weeks
9
Perceptions of prompts/contacts in low adherence situations