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Feasibility of Wearables in Dementia Care in Rural Taiwan
Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital
Summary
Taiwan is becoming a super-aged society, and more older adults are living with Alzheimer's disease. Many people with Alzheimer's experience behavioral and psychological symptoms, such as agitation, sleep problems, or mood changes. These symptoms often lower their quality of life and increase stress for their family caregivers. This study will test two wearable devices in people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. One device, called Geneactiv, is a wristwatch that tracks daily activity and sleep. The other device, called Re-Timer, is a light therapy eyewear that may help improve sleep and mood. Researchers will look at how easy the devices are to use, whether participants are willing to wear them for several weeks, and whether the light therapy helps reduce sleep problems or caregiver stress. The study will also compare information from questionnaires with information collected by the devices. The results may help researchers design future studies using wearable tools to better support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Official title: Facilitating the Measurement and Treatment of the Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) and Understanding Caregiver Burden Using Wearable Devices in Rural Taiwan - A Dyadic Feasibility Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-11-18
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-02-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Re-Timer (light therapy glasses)
an eyewear emitting specific wavelength of green light.
Locations (1)
China Medical University Beigang Hospital
Beigang, Yunlin, Taiwan