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Cluster RCT of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Support Caregivers of Older Adults in Hong Kong
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong
Summary
The goal of this cluster randomized controlled trial study is to compare the effectiveness of a novel psychosocial intervention based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, lifestyle intervention and effective communication skills in caregivers of older adults in Hong Kong. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: What is the impact of the 6-week psychosocial intervention on distress and burden among participants? Participants will participate in a 6-week psychosocial intervention. Researchers will compare the results between the intervention group and the active control group to see if participants in the intervention group have lower distress and burden.
Official title: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial to Test the Efficacy of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Support Caregivers of Older Adults in Hong Kong
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
250
Start Date
2024-09-03
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2025-03-28
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Caregivers of Older Adults
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention for Caregivers of Older Adults is designed to be implemented in a group setting with 12 to 15 caregivers in a group. It consists of 6 weekly sessions, and each session lasts for 90 minutes to 120 minutes. The content of the intervention is based on lifestyle intervention, CBT and effective communication skills. Home practices will be assigned to the participants in between each weekly session.
Control intervention for Caregivers of Older Adults
The control group receives 6 weekly education sessions on useful healthcare information (mental health, physical health, health ageing and dementia). Each session lasts for 90 minutes to 120 minutes.
Locations (1)
Sau Po Center on Ageing HKU
Hong Kong, Hong Kong