Mentalizing Imagery Therapy for Caregivers to Address Risk of Elder Mistreatment (NCT07648238) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mentalizing Imagery Therapy for Caregivers to Address Risk of Elder Mistreatment
United States50 participantsStarted 2026-08-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to establish the clinical efficacy of Mentalizing Imagery Therapy (MIT) for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) family caregivers in terms of mentalizing and elder mistreatment (EM) risk factors of stress, depression, and suicidality and to identify the mechanistic impacts of MIT on ADRD family caregivers' mental health,including stress, depression, and suicidality.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary family ADRD caregivers
* Recruited nationally.
* Caring for someone aged 60 or older
* Provide at least 8 hours of care weekly
* Report at least mild depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥5)
* Use a smartphone at least five days per week.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Active psychosis or mania
* A suicide attempt in the last 6 months or current suicidal intent
* Self-reported memory or cognitive complaints
* Unstable medical conditions or planned major surgery
* Moderate to severe substance use disorders.
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.
What they're measuring
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Change in perceived stress as measured by self-reported daily stress
Timeframe: From Baseline through Week 10
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07648238
SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston