Web-Based Psychoeducation for Dementia Caregivers

Sponsor
Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital
Study ID
NCT07690280
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Dementia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
20 Years - 90 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Web-Based Psychoeducation and Symptom-Monitoring Program — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants assigned to the intervention group receive a 6-week web-based psychoeducation and symptom-monitoring program in addition to usual care. The program includes six web-based educational modules on dementia care, BPSD symptom monitoring, weekly reminders to support engagement, and online consultation with the research team when needed. The intervention is designed to improve caregiver self-efficacy in managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.

Study Details

Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), such as agitation, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, and apathy, are common among people with dementia and often increase the burden on family caregivers. Many caregivers have limited knowledge and confidence in managing these symptoms. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 6-week web-based psychoeducation and BPSD symptom-monitoring program in improving caregivers' self-efficacy in managing BPSD. Community-dwelling family caregivers of people with dementia will be recruited from the neurology outpatient clinic of Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital in Taiwan. Participants will be assigned sequentially to either an intervention group receiving web-based psychoeducation, BPSD symptom monitoring, and usual care, or a control group receiving usual care alone. The primary outcome is caregiver self-efficacy. Secondary outcomes include BPSD severity and caregiver burden.

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 8, 2026
Start date
Jul 8, 2026
Status verified
Jul 2026
Primary completion
May 31, 2027
Completion
May 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
80 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention Group
    Participants receive a 6-week web-based psychoeducation and symptom-monitoring program in addition to usual care. The intervention includes six web-based educational modules, BPSD symptom monitoring, weekly reminders, and online consultation when needed.
  • No Intervention: Control Group
    Participants receive usual care without access to the web-based psychoeducation and symptom-monitoring program during the study period.

Primary Outcome Measure

Caregiver Self-Efficacy in Managing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 6 ]

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