Education Support for Caregiver Stress

Overseen By Sheria G Robinson-Lane, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: University of Michigan

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Black family caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's disease and/or related dementias (ADRD), have an increased mortality risk related to pre-existing health conditions and stress. Targeted, culturally responsive, health interventions that help Black ADRD caregivers to effectively manage their own health and use community preferenced ways of coping, can improve caregivers' overall health, perceived ability to provide care for a person with ADRD (self-efficacy), and increases the likelihood that they will experience benefits from caregiving. This clinical trial pilot will test the feasibility of a community based intervention designed to improve health outcomes for Black family caregivers of persons with ADRD.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Black/African American caregivers, aged 18 or older, who help older adults with Alzheimer's or related dementias. Participants must be able to communicate in English and have regular access to a device with internet for video calls.

Inclusion Criteria

I help with daily tasks or care for someone in need.

I am Black/African American, over 18, speak English, and know someone over 55 with ADRD or cognitive issues. I can video conference.

Trial Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in a peer-supportive and facilitator-led video teleconference program over 6 weeks, receiving culturally relevant caregiving or personal health strategies

6 weeks

6 weekly video/teleconference calls

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in caregiver self-efficacy and positive aspects of caregiving

2 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Education Support (Behavioral Intervention)
• Phone Call (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview The ACE Project tests an educational support intervention aimed at improving the health of Black family caregivers by teaching them effective stress management and caregiving skills through community-preferred methods.

Participant Groups

Group I: Caregiver Support Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

All participants in all groups will receive 6 weeks of caregiving support including a weekly video/teleconference call, and handouts covering relevant educational topics)

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Michigan

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,891

Recruited

6,458,000+