Caregivers of People Living With Dementia study: Cognitive Empathy Training
Official title Effect of Cognitive Empathy Training on Dementia Caregivers
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06650527
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether training in empathy can help caregivers feel better and keep their bodies healthier.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you help a family member or friend with dementia and want to learn new ways to manage stress.
- What's involved
- You will learn empathy skills through guided lessons and practice. You will also share your thoughts and feelings in group discussions.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 8 weeks, with weekly sessions and a few check‑in visits to track your progress.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Caregivers must live with their care recipient
- Caregivers must have a Zarit Burden Scale score of 19 or higher
- Caregivers must have no plans to move their care recipient to an institutional setting within the next year
- Caregivers must be able to read and write English
- Care recipient not in hospice
You likely can't join if
- people with a history of seizures or other neurological disorders, alcoholism, or any other substance abuse
- people with a history of psychiatric illness (excluding depression and anxiety disorders) will also be excluded
- people with a history of head trauma based on Survey
- people with MRI contra-indications
See the full eligibility criteria
- Caregivers must live with their care recipient
- Caregivers must have a Zarit Burden Scale score of 19 or higher
- Caregivers must have no plans to move their care recipient to an institutional setting within the next year
- Caregivers must be able to read and write English
- Care recipient not in hospice
- Access to a mobile phone that can take and email photographs
- people with a history of seizures or other neurological disorders, alcoholism, or any other substance abuse
- people with a history of psychiatric illness (excluding depression and anxiety disorders) will also be excluded
- people with a history of head trauma based on Survey
- people with MRI contra-indications
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
No amount is published here because ClinicalTrials.gov has no reliable field for payment or travel support. Ask the study team what's actually covered (payment for your time, travel, parking, or other study costs), and never join a trial for the compensation alone.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team, so confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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