Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the SAGE LEAF (Social Augmentation of self-Guided Electronic delivery of the Life Enhancing Activities for Family caregivers) online positive emotion skill-building program delivered through Caregiver Serving Organizations can help family caregivers of individuals with dementia cope with stress. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* How does SAGE LEAF affect positive emotion, caregiver burden, loneliness, and depression for family caregivers?
* What are the challenges and successes when rolling out an online program in partnership with Caregiver Serving Organizations? Participants will complete the 8-week online SAGE LEAF intervention as well as two survey assessments, one before the intervention and one after.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for family caregivers of individuals with dementia. Participants should be experiencing stress related to their caregiving responsibilities and must have access to the internet to complete an 8-week online program. The study aims to help them cope better.Treatment Details
The SAGE LEAF online course is being tested for its effectiveness in reducing caregiver burden and improving positive emotions, loneliness, and depression among dementia caregivers through a self-guided program delivered by Caregiver Serving Organizations.
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Experimental: Positive emotion skills interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will go through a 6-week positive emotion skills course where 1 new skill lesson opens each week.
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Northwestern UniversityChicago, IL
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)Collaborator
BrightOutcome, Inc.Collaborator