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Stress Management Program for Caregivers of Dementia Patients (MASC Trial)
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Waitlist Available
Led By Christine S Ritchie, MD, MSPH
Research Sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up post-intervention (6-8 weeks post baseline)
Awards & highlights
Summary
This trial tests a program to help caregivers manage stress from taking care of someone with Alzheimer's or other dementias. It teaches mindfulness, compassion and behavioral management skills.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who speak English and have been unpaid caregivers to someone with Alzheimer's or dementia for at least 6 months, providing an average of 4 hours of care daily. They must be experiencing stress from caregiving, live with the care recipient, and have dealt with challenging behaviors recently.
What is being tested?
The MASC program is being tested to see if it can reduce stress in caregivers. It includes mindfulness and self-compassion training, behavioral management skills, psychoeducation, and group practice sessions aimed at integrating these skills into their caregiving tasks.
What are the potential side effects?
Since MASC involves psychological support techniques rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort when discussing personal experiences or applying new coping strategies.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ post-intervention (6-8 weeks post baseline)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~post-intervention (6-8 weeks post baseline)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Feasibility of Assessments
Feasibility of Quantitative Measures
Feasibility of Recruitment
Other study objectives
Adherence to Home Practice
Applied Mindfulness Process Scale
Caregiver self-efficacy
+18 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The intervention arm will be comprised of:
1. Six Virtual Group Sessions. The sessions will teach mindfulness, self-compassion and behavioral management skills.
2. At Home Practice. After each group session, participants will have the opportunity to integrate the practices learned into their everyday life.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
National Institute on Aging (NIA)NIH
1,733 Previous Clinical Trials
28,054,990 Total Patients Enrolled
Massachusetts General HospitalLead Sponsor
2,993 Previous Clinical Trials
13,230,708 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institutes of Health (NIH)NIH
2,765 Previous Clinical Trials
8,133,500 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My medication for depression or anxiety was recently changed.I am 18 years old or older.I provide at least 4 hours of daily care.I have used mindfulness or meditation apps for over an hour weekly in the last 6 months.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Intervention
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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