The WeACT Program for Family Caregivers of People Living With Dementia (NCT07342569) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The WeACT Program for Family Caregivers of People Living With Dementia
United States40 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
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:
* Can caregivers complete WeACT as planned?
* Do caregivers show improvements in mental health and coping after using WeACT?
* What are caregivers' experiences with the program, and what suggestions do they have to improve it?
Participants will:
* Complete six self-paced weekly online modules and use the daily practice section during the program.
* Complete online questionnaires before starting and after completing the program.
* Take part in one online interview about their experience.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Community-dwelling adults (aged 18 years or older) who have primary caregiving responsibilities for a relative diagnosed with dementia;
✓. Present mild to moderate depressive symptoms, as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), with scores between 5 and 14; and
✓. Have access to a web-enabled device (i.e., a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop) with internet access
Exclusion criteria
✕. Cognitive, physical, or sensory impairments, or language barriers (non-English communicator) that might impede study participation;
✕. Present moderately severe to severe depressive symptoms, defined as PHQ-9 scores between 15 and 27;
✕. Have previously participated in a research study that involved an ACT program;
✕. Have suicidal intent or a suicide attempt within the past six months;
✕. Are currently participating in another caregiver study; or
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What they're measuring
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Enrollment rate
Timeframe: During the recruitment period (up to approximately 6 months)