Mindfulness-based Dementia Care Partner Program to Reduce Depressive Symptoms

NCT05617300 | Completed Results

• 1 other identifier: A21-117
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 130
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of implementation of the Mindfulness Based Dementia Care (MBDC) program to reduce depressive symptoms in care partners (CPs) of people living with dementia (PLWD).

Conditions

Dementia

Keywords

Caregivers; Mindfulness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Participation Rate

  Number of the participants who attend the first class of their session. Enrolled is defined as a participant who is assigned to a course. Range \[0-124\]. A value closer to 124 is indicative of greater feasibility.

  Baseline

• Completion Rate

  Percent of the participants who completed courses. Completion is defined as attending a minimum of 6 of the 9 classes. Range \[0-100\]. A value closer to 100 is indicative of greater feasibility.

  16 weeks

• Questionnaire Specific Response Rate

  Completeness of questionnaires given over the course of the study. Completeness is defined percent of complete questionnaires.

  16 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Change in Care Partner Burden

  baseline, post-course at 8 weeks, follow-up at 20 weeks

• Change in Symptoms of Depression

  baseline, post-course at 8 weeks, follow-up at 20 weeks

Other Outcomes (2)

• Change in Self-compassion

  baseline, post-course at 8 weeks, follow-up at 20 weeks

• Change in Mindful Attention Awareness

  baseline, post-course at 8 weeks, follow-up at 20 weeks

Study Arms (1)

MBDC course

EXPERIMENTAL

8 week MBDC Course including 8 weekly 2 hour classes and a retreat (4 hours). Individual classes will be held virtually via web-based video calls.

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Dementia Caregiving

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Dementia Caregiving BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a standardized program that is both psychoeducation and skills-based, which uses mindfulness meditation practices to help people better cope with their emotions. This study uses a version of MBSR designed specifically for care partners of people living with dementia (PLWD) called Mindfulness Based Dementia Caregiving. Mindfulness Based Dementia Caregiving (MBDC) is a program with 8 weekly 2 hour sessions (plus one extended practice 4 hour retreat) including both formal and informal mindfulness practices, role play, and lectures combined with some dementia-specific education. Participants learn how to incorporate mindfulness practices into day-to-day life to help cope with the challenges and stresses of dementia care.

MBDC course

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Age ≥18 years
• Self-identify as being an informal CP providing caregiving to a PLWD
• Register for an MBDC course through the Presence Care Website

You may not qualify if:

• Previous participation in an MBDC program.
• Does not speak and understand either English or Spanish.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• HealthPartners Institute: lead

Study Sites (1)

HealthPartners Neuroscience Center

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55130, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dementia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Leah Hanson, PhD
• Organization: HealthPartners Neuroscience Research

Leah.R.Hanson@HealthPartners.com

6514956352

Study Officials

• Leah R Hanson, PhD

  HealthPartners Institute

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: No
• Restrictive Agreement: No

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 7, 2022
• First Posted: November 15, 2022
• Study Start: November 7, 2022
• Primary Completion: December 15, 2023
• Study Completion: March 20, 2024
• Last Updated: January 10, 2025
• Results First Posted: January 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2023-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)