Online Program for Dementia Caregiver Burden
(SAGE LEAF 2 Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJudith Moskowitz, Ph.D.

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Northwestern University

No Placebo Group

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.

Research Team

Judith Moskowitz, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Northwestern University

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.

Inclusion Criteria

* Identifies as primary family caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's disease

* Speak and read English

* Has access to high speed internet and wi-fi enabled device

Treatment Details

Interventions

SAGE LEAF Positive Emotion Skills Course (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe 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.

Participant Groups

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.