Wellness Enhancement for Caregivers

NCT07539350 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: MOD00001003
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 160
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test WECARE, a seven-week multimedia intervention designed to reduce psychosocial distress and provide education and support for caregivers. This study will include Chinese American family caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Participants will engage with digital learning materials and supportive resources over the course of the program. The goal is to determine whether this approach improves caregiver well-being and reduces stress related to caregiving.

Conditions

Caregiver Burden

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Efficacy of Behavioral Intervention in Change From Baseline in Depressive Symptoms

  The baseline and follow-up differences in depressive symptoms will be assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). The CES-D is a 20-item survey instrument designed to measure the frequency and severity of depressive symptoms. The total score is calculated by summing the responses to all 20 items. The total scale ranges from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms (a worse outcome). The primary analysis will calculate the difference in this total score between baseline and follow-up. adults and dementia caregivers.

  Baseline, and Follow-Up at Weeks 11-12 (4 to 5 weeks after completion of the intervention)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Efficacy of Behavioral Intervention in Change From Baseline in Caregiving Burden

  Baseline, and Follow-Up at Weeks 11-12 (4 to 5 weeks after completion of the intervention)

Other Outcomes (4)

• Efficacy of Behavioral Intervention in Change From Baseline in Life Satisfaction

  Baseline, and Follow-Up at Weeks 11-12 (4 to 5 weeks after completion of the intervention)

• Efficacy of Behavioral Intervention in Change From Baseline in Caregiving Mastery

  Baseline, and Follow-Up at Weeks 11-12 (4 to 5 weeks after completion of the intervention)

• Efficacy of Behavioral Intervention in Change in Care-recipient's Problem Behaviors

  Baseline, and Follow-Up at Weeks 11-12 (4 to 5 weeks after completion of the intervention)

Study Arms (2)

Intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will first complete a baseline survey online, then subscribe to the WECARE official account on their own WeChat accounts and begin receiving the 7-week interactive and personalized program. The program content includes short video clips, pictorial messages, and audio recordings. Each week, the WECARE program is focused on a theme aimed to increase participants' caregiving mastery, enhance self-care, and improve psychosocial wellbeing. Four weeks after the intervention or 11 weeks after the baseline, participants will complete a follow-up survey online.

Behavioral: WECARE

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

No intervention for the control group during the intervention period.

Interventions

WECARE BEHAVIORAL

The 7-week WECARE intervention was designed to improve caregiving skills, alleviate caregiver distress, and enhance the psychosocial well-being of dementia caregivers.

Intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 21 Years - 100 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• currently residing in the United States,
• self-identify as Chinese or Chinese American and are able to read in Chinese,
• are 21 years of age or older,
• own a cellphone and use WeChat, and
• provide at least 8 hours of care per week to a family member or loved one with ADRD.

You may not qualify if:

• (1) evidence of severe cognitive impairment or mental disorders, or (2) the care recipient was receiving hospice care or had a life expectancy of fewer than six months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• George Mason University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Caregiver Burden

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 13, 2026
• First Posted: April 20, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2030
• Study Completion (Estimated): October 1, 2030
• Last Updated: April 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share