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Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Group for Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
Led by The Wright Institute · Updated on 2026-05-01
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
21 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention in reducing psychological distress and enhancing quality of life in family caregivers of stroke survivors. It focuses on whether this group intervention can improve psychological flexibility and reduce experiential avoidance, which may influence caregiver outcomes. The study uses a quasi-experimental design comparing participants who receive the intervention with those who do not initially. Participants in the experimental group will attend a 5-week program consisting of weekly 1.5-hour group sessions based on the ACT model. The control group will not receive the intervention during this period but will complete the same assessments. After the experimental group finishes, the control group will then receive the same ACT intervention. Study measures will be collected before treatment, immediately after, and at a 2-month follow-up. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires assessing psychological flexibility, quality of life, experiential avoidance, and caregiver strain at three time points. The study monitors caregiver psychological distress and quality of life over time to determine if the ACT group intervention provides benefits. Participation involves regular group sessions and completing standardized assessments, with the entire study extending through initial treatment and follow-up periods.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
ACT Group for Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 40 or above
- Primary caregiver spending at least 70% of the time on care tasks for a family member who survived a stroke
- Stroke patient discharged from hospital and living with the caregiver
- Providing care for at least six months including two months after patient's discharge
- High distress level on CSAQ screening as defined by specific questionnaire responses
- Able to use a computer and have internet access
- Able to provide informed consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- Age below 40 years
- Having a comorbid mental disorder or disability that may prevent participation (e.g., personality disorder, learning disability)
- Not understanding English (reading, writing, listening, speaking)
- Current active suicidal or homicidal thoughts
- Currently receiving psychological intervention individually or in a group
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote)
Duration - 5 weeks
Participants attend a group-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention to improve psychological distress.
Weekly 1.5-hour group sessions
Duration - 2 months
Participants complete assessments to evaluate psychological outcomes after the intervention.
1 follow-up visit (remote or in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Wright Institute
Alameda, California, United States, 94501-7888
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Research Team
C
Chi Wai Yiu, PsyD Candidate
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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