Providing Evidence-Based Approaches for Caregiver Stress Study (NCT06451250) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Providing Evidence-Based Approaches for Caregiver Stress Study
United States42 participantsStarted 2024-02-02
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this preliminary study is to examine the effects of adult day service use on subjective and physiological measures of stress in 50 Black informal caregivers for individuals with dementia (IWD). The PI of the proposed study has substantial training in primary data collection and complex-survey secondary data analysis, she also has the fundamental knowledge to investigate how sociocultural and behavioral factors can influence psychosocial stress. The proposed study will enroll participants from adult day service (ADS) nationally, to examine the effects of adult day service use on subjective and physiological measures of stress in 50 Black informal caregivers. The proposed study extends the current science on the use of ADS on subjective and physiological stress by 1) examining differential impacts of ADS specifically on subjective measures of stress for Black caregivers, 2) evaluating the impact of ADS use on physiological measures of stress among Black caregivers; and 3) examining the relationship between subjective indicators and physiological processes for Black caregivers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years or older (male or female)
* Self-identify as Black and/or African American,
* Lives with a family member with a physician diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia
* Primary responsibility for care of the family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia
* Utilize Adult Day Services at least two times a week for family member with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia
Exclusion Criteria:
* Either caregiver of client is in active treatment for a terminal illness or are in hospice.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Caregiver stress as assessed by the Perceived Stress Scale
Timeframe: Baseline
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06451250
SponsorJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health