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Comparing Structured Retrieval Practice and Reading-Based Education for Dementia Caregivers
Led by Virginia Wesleyan University · Updated on 2026-02-17
65
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
38 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Virginia Wesleyan University
Lead Sponsor
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Texas Christian University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Caring for a person living with dementia can be stressful, and many family caregivers report limited access to effective educational resources for managing dementia-related behaviors and caregiver stress. This study will evaluate a learning-based educational intervention called structured retrieval practice (SRP), which is designed to improve long-term learning by encouraging repeated recall of information with feedback. Informal dementia caregivers will be randomly assigned to learn caregiving and self-care strategies using either SRP or a traditional reading-based educational approach. Participants will be assessed on their knowledge, confidence in caregiving skills, stress levels, and perceptions of dementia-related behavioral symptoms over multiple follow-up periods. The study will also examine whether the SRP intervention is feasible and acceptable for caregivers in real-world settings.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparing Structured Retrieval Practice and Reading-Based Education for Dementia Caregivers
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 50 years or older
- Informal (unpaid) caregiver for a family member or friend living with dementia
- Providing ongoing assistance or support to the individual with dementia
- Reports moderate to high perceived stress, defined as a score of 14 or higher on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
- Able to speak and read English
- Able to complete study procedures either in person or remotely
- Has access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access
- Willing and able to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Paid or professional caregivers (e.g., home health aides)
- Caregivers younger than 50 years of age
- Caregivers reporting low perceived stress (PSS-10 score below 14)
- Caregivers providing assistance to an individual without evidence of cognitive impairment, as determined by a dementia screening interview (AD8 score < 2)
- Inability to complete study procedures due to cognitive, sensory, or technological limitations
- Failure to meet study screening requirements or provide informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, 23455
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Research Team
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Robert Ariel, PhD
CONTACT
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Uma Tauber, Ph.D
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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