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Self-Care Training for Family Caregivers of Persons With Neurodegeneration

Caregiver Burden | Caregiver Stress

The purpose of this study is to assess whether an 8-week mindfulness program enhances psychological well-being (e.g., stress, depressive symptoms), biological indicators of stress (e.g., inflammation), and cognitive function (e.g., attentional ability) in primary family caregivers of persons with dementia or a related neurodegenerative disease. A total of 232 primary family caregivers aged 50+ years of age will be recruited for this study and randomized to one of three groups: mindfulness meditation (MM), psychoeducation (PSY) or caregiver respite (CR). All participants will complete three testing sessions: baseline (pre-intervention \[T1\]), post 8-week follow-up (post-intervention, \[T2\]), and 12-month follow-up (T3).

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    50 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* 50+ years of age
* Currently a primary family caregiver
* Fluent in English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Existing mindfulness practice
* Diagnosed/Presenting with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder; Substance Disorder; Psychosis
* Unable to attend 8 sessions
* No access to a computer or high-speed internet
* Not willing to be randomized

Study Location

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Backup Contact

Alexandra Fiocco, PhD

[email protected]
416-979-5000
Primary Contact

Rhiannon Ueberholz, BA

[email protected]
416-979-5000
Study Sponsored By
Toronto Metropolitan University
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06200909