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Official title MindWalk Intervention for Older South Asian Caregivers of People With Cognitive Disabilities (CD)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06002919
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Older South Asian family caregivers experience elevated psychological stress and limited physical activity (PA) due to caregiving responsibilities and additional factors such as lack of access to services, cultural/linguistic barriers, stigma and discrimination. South Asian family caregivers are especially underserved and are a growing ethnic group in the US.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 45 and older
You may be able to join if
- Older South Asian family caregivers (45 years or older) caring for a person with cognitive disability of any age
- Self-reported insufficient physical activity (defined as participating in moderate physical activity less than 60 min/week) and not engaged in...
- Self-reporting of experiencing psychological stress;
- Own a smartphone with a data plan or Bluetooth-enabled device (e.g., tablets such as iPad) to sync data from the Fitbit tracker to the Fitbit app and...
- Ability to speak, understand, read and write English; ability to provide informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Non-South Asian caregivers
- Caregivers less than 45 years old
- Having self-reported sufficient physical activity (defined as participating in moderate physical activity more than 60 min/week) and engaged in some...
- Not owning a smartphone with a data plan or Bluetooth-enabled device (e.g., tablets such as iPad)
- Mobility limitation
- Taking medications or other behavioral treatment for stress reduction; acute or chronic diseases at baseline
See the full eligibility criteria
- Older South Asian family caregivers (45 years or older) caring for a person with cognitive disability of any age
- Self-reported insufficient physical activity (defined as participating in moderate physical activity less than 60 min/week) and not engaged in mindfulness training
- Self-reporting of experiencing psychological stress;
- Own a smartphone with a data plan or Bluetooth-enabled device (e.g., tablets such as iPad) to sync data from the Fitbit tracker to the Fitbit app and to receive text messages
- Ability to speak, understand, read and write English; ability to provide informed consent
- Non-South Asian caregivers
- Caregivers less than 45 years old
- Having self-reported sufficient physical activity (defined as participating in moderate physical activity more than 60 min/week) and engaged in some form of mindfulness training
- Not owning a smartphone with a data plan or Bluetooth-enabled device (e.g., tablets such as iPad)
- Mobility limitation
- Taking medications or other behavioral treatment for stress reduction; acute or chronic diseases at baseline
- Inability to understand, speak, read, and write English
- Inability to provide informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
- Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 45 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States; Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.