Tele-Savvy for Latino Caregivers

NCT07290387 | Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: STUDY000090375P30AG064200
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 64
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Latino caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias experience high levels of stress burden and depressive symptoms and are underrepresented in caregiver intervention research. Tele Savvy is an evidence based caregiver education program that focuses on developing caregiver mastery skills. This study aims to culturally adapt the Tele Savvy intervention for Latino caregivers and evaluate its preliminary efficacy in a Stage 1b single arm clinical trial. The intervention is delivered remotely and includes weekly group sessions and asynchronous instructional videos. Primary outcomes focus on caregiver mastery with secondary outcomes including stress burden depressive symptoms and self efficacy.

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease; Dementia; Caregiver Stress

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Mean Change in Caregiver Mastery Score

  Caregiver mastery is measured using two Pearlin Caregivers' Stress subscales: Caregiving Competence and Confidence and Management of Situation. Each subscale consists of four Likert type items. Item responses are scored according to published scoring instructions and summed to produce a total caregiver mastery score for each participant at each assessment time point. The outcome is defined as the mean change in the total caregiver mastery score from baseline to three months post intervention across participants.

  Baseline to three months post intervention completion

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Mean Change in Perceived Stress Scale Score

  Baseline to Three Months Post Intervention

• Mean Change in Total Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale Score

  Baseline to Three Months Post Intervention

• Mean Change in Total CES D R Depression Score

  Baseline to Three Months Post Intervention

• Mean Change in Total Family Caregiver Self Efficacy for Managing Dementia Score

  Baseline to Three Months Post Intervention

• Mean Total Satisfaction Questionnaire Score Immediately Post Intervention

  Immediately following completion of the seven week intervention

Study Arms (1)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Tele Savvy for Latino Caregivers

Interventions

Tele Savvy for Latino Caregivers BEHAVIORAL

Tele Savvy for Latino Caregivers is a culturally adapted seven week caregiver education and support program delivered remotely. Participants attend weekly ninety minute group sessions via videoconference and receive two to three asynchronous instructional videos per week. The intervention focuses on developing caregiver mastery skills including caregiving competence confidence and stress management.

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Identify as Hispanic or Latino
• Age 18 years or older
• Spanish speaking and able to read and write in Spanish
• Provide at least four hours per week of care to a community dwelling loved one with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias
• Have access to an electronic device and internet
• Willing to participate in study interviews and intervention sessions

You may not qualify if:

• Physical or sensory conditions preventing use of a computer tablet or smartphone
• Planning to move the care recipient to an institutional setting within six months

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Rochester: lead
• National Institute on Aging (NIA): collaborator

Study Sites (1)

University of Rochester School of Nursing

Rochester, New York, 14642, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease; Dementia; Caregiver Burden

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Tauopathies; Neurodegenerative Diseases; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders; Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Maria Quiñones, PhD

CONTACT

(585) 276-3903; Maria_Quinones@URMC.Rochester.edu

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing

Model Details: This is a single arm Stage 1b behavioral clinical trial using a pre post design. All enrolled participants receive the Tele Savvy for Latino Caregivers intervention and outcomes are assessed at baseline immediately post intervention and three months post intervention.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 15, 2025
• First Posted: December 18, 2025
• Study Start: April 17, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): April 30, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): May 31, 2027
• Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)