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Family FINGER: Lifestyle Intervention Among Older Caregivers
Sponsor: Tarja Välimäki
Summary
The Family FINGER study enrolls caregivers aged 65 or older who live with and care for a spouse with cognitive impairment in North Savo, Finland (estimated n=100). This intervention builds on the FINGER study, which showed improved cognitive performance and health benefits, including better health-related quality of life. The intervention will be tailored to meet caregivers' specific needs. The overall aim of the Family FINGER trial is to assess the efficacy of this intervention on the positive mental health of spousal caregivers. Specific research questions are as follows: 1. What is the efficacy of the Family FINGER intervention on mental health? 2. What is the efficacy of the Family FINGER intervention on secondary outcome measures: dementia risk, cognition, and lifestyles?
Official title: Family FINGER: a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial of Healthy Lifestyle Intervention Versus Standard Care Among Older Caregivers
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-06-22
Completion Date
2028-04-30
Last Updated
2026-07-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
a multidomain lifestyle intervention
The intervention includes physical activities, social activities, cognitive training, cardiovascular health management, and dietary guidance. The exercise intervention includes at least weekly supervised and independent training in aerobic, strength, and balance exercises, along with social activities. The training will be progressive in resistance level, duration, and frequency. Cognitive training encompasses individual and/or group-based sessions, as well as independent digital cognitive training. Vascular risk management interventions include assessments and consultations regarding blood pressure, blood lipids, glucose levels, body weight, smoking, and alcohol consumption. The dietary intervention will be based on national guidelines and include individual and group visits. All interventions will be delivered by trained study staff. Interventions are tailored according to the participant's health status, caregiving situation, and/or functional limitations.
Locations (1)
Department of Nursing Science
Kuopio, Finland