Psychological Counseling Program for Alzheimer's Patients' Caregivers (NCT06755476) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Psychological Counseling Program for Alzheimer's Patients' Caregivers
80 participantsStarted 2025-02-15
Plain-language summary
Purpose: To investigate the effects of a psychological counseling program (PsychoCP) applied to caregivers of Alzheimer's patients on perceived stress, psychological well-being and care burden.
Design: The study will be conducted in a pre-test post-test control group, randomized controlled experimental research design.
Method: The study is planned to be carried out in Bağcılar Municipality Vefahâne Life Center, Antalya Alzheimer Patients and Patient Relatives Meeting Center and Osmaniye Family and Social Policies Directorate. The sample of the study will consist of 80 caregivers. They will be assigned to intervention (n=40) and control groups (n=40) by randomization.
Hypotheses Hypothesis1: The perceived stress level of caregivers who received PsychoDP is lower than those who did not receive PsychoCP.
Hypothesis2: The psychological well-being levels of caregivers who received PsychoDP are higher than those who did not receive PsychoCP.
Hypothesis3: The care burden of caregivers who received PsychoDP is lower than those who did not receive PsychoCP.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Providing informal care to an individual with mild or moderate Alzheimer's disease
* Being a primary caregiver
* Providing care to the patient for at least six months
* Providing care to the patient for at least six hours per day
* Being literate
* Being able to speak and understand Turkish
* Being 18 years of age or older
* Being willing and able to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not being able to understand questions and express ideas
* Having a psychiatric disorder
* Not receiving any therapy services during the study
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?
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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.