NCT06619938 · NOT YET RECRUITING
Mindfulness-Based Intervention Using Consumer-Grade Wearable Devices with Biofeedback for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia
This study tests whether an eight-week mindfulness program lowers stress in family caregivers of people with dementia. Everyone learns mindfulness. Half also wear a consumer smartwatch-type device that gives biofeedback on their body's stress signals. Researchers compare stress and psychological health between the two groups. It is not a drug trial, and no phase applies.
You may qualify if
- Family caregivers of an individual who has been residing in the community with a confirmed medical diagnosis of any type of dementia (from NGO record or the care-recipients\' medical record);
- Providing care for at least 4 hours or more per week;
- Able to speak Cantonese (for understanding all teaching materials and instructions).
You're excluded if
- Practicing or having recently learned meditation, mindfulness activities, and/or relaxation training in the last 6 months;
- Regularly using wearable devices;
- Diagnosed with a mental disorder such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, or depression in an acute phase.
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2024-10-01