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Tele-Savvy for Latino Caregivers

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests a version of Tele-Savvy adapted for Latino caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. The online program uses weekly group sessions and videos to teach caregiving skills. The study looks at whether it helps caregivers build skills and confidence and lowers stress and symptoms of depression.

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.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Identify as Hispanic or Latino.
  • Be age 18 or older.
  • Speak Spanish and be able to read and write in Spanish.
  • Give at least 4 hours of care each week to a loved one living at home who has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, a condition that affects memory and thinking.
  • Have an electronic device and internet access.
  • Be willing to take part in study interviews and program sessions.

Who can't join

  • Have a physical condition or a problem with senses, such as seeing or hearing, that prevents use of a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
  • Plan to move the person you care for into a care facility within 6 months.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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

Study sites (1)

NY