Actively Recruiting
ACT Group for Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
Led by The Wright Institute · Updated on 2026-05-01
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
143 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of group-based ACT intervention in improving the levels of psychological distress in caregivers of stroke survivors. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does group-based ACT intervention improve the levels of psychological distress and QoL in family caregivers of stroke survivors? 2. Do the levels of psychological flexibility and experiential avoidance in family caregivers of stroke survivors mediate the outcome of the ACT Group? The researcher will compare the experimental group (i.e., participants who received group-based ACT intervention) with the control group (i.e., participants who did not receive group-based ACT intervention) to assess whether the group-based ACT intervention is effective in mitigating caregiver stress and improving caregivers' QoL. Participants in the experimental group will: 1. Receive a 5-weekly, 1.5-hour group intervention based on the ACT Model; 2. Complete study measures at pre-treatment, immediate post-treatment, and 2-month follow-up. Participants in the control group will not receive the group intervention but will complete the same study measures.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
ACT Group for Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 40 or above
- Taking primary responsibility for the care of a family member who has had a stroke, spending at least 70% of the time on caregiving tasks
- Stroke patient has been discharged from the hospital and currently lives with the caregiver
- Has cared for the stroke patient for at least six months, including at least two months after hospital discharge
- High level of distress as indicated by CSAQ screening: "Yes" to either or both questions 4 and 11; or total "Yes" scores of 10 or more; or score of 6 or higher on question 17 or 18
- Able to use a computer and has internet access
- Able to provide informed consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 40 years old
- Has any comorbid mental disorder or disability that may prevent group participation, such as personality disorder or learning disability
- Does not understand English (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
- Has current active suicidal or homicidal thoughts
- Currently receiving psychological intervention, either individual or group
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Wright Institute
Alameda, California, United States, 94501-7888
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Chi Wai Yiu, PsyD Candidate
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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