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Self-Care Training for Family Caregivers of Persons With Neurodegeneration
Sponsor: Toronto Metropolitan University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess whether an 8-week mindfulness program enhances psychological well-being (e.g., stress, depressive symptoms), biological indicators of stress (e.g., inflammation), and cognitive function (e.g., attentional ability) in primary family caregivers of persons with dementia or a related neurodegenerative disease. A total of 232 primary family caregivers aged 50+ years of age will be recruited for this study and randomized to one of three groups: mindfulness meditation (MM), psychoeducation (PSY) or caregiver respite (CR). All participants will complete three testing sessions: baseline (pre-intervention \[T1\]), post 8-week follow-up (post-intervention, \[T2\]), and 12-month follow-up (T3).
Official title: Caring for the Family Caregiver: Testing the Effect of Two Wellness Programs That Support the Well-being of Family Caregivers of Persons With Neurodegenerative Disorders
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
232
Start Date
2024-06
Completion Date
2028-09
Last Updated
2024-04-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Mindfulness Meditation
8-week mindfulness meditation program, based on Kabat-Zinn's MBSR program and modified for caregivers. The intervention will be led by MBSR-trained facilitators.
Psychoeducation
A lecture-style program based on the "10 Keys"TM to Healthy Aging Course, an evidence-based program for older adults. The program will be delivered by a facilitator experienced in delivering similar content.
Wait list control
Participants will receive two hours of respite from their caregiving responsibilities per week, for eight weeks. They will be given the opportunity to participate in either the MM or the PSY condition following completion of testing.
Locations (1)
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, Canada