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Randomized Controlled Trial to Test the Efficacy of Online Ecoaching to Support Caregivers of Older Adults in Hong Kong: Enhancing Carers' Wellbeing and Resilience
Led by The University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2025-06-10
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are conducting a randomized controlled trial to evaluate an online self-help eCoaching intervention designed for caregivers of older adults in Hong Kong. This study aims to determine how the intervention affects caregivers' well-being, depressive symptoms, self-efficacy, stress management, and resilience compared to a control group receiving educational sessions. The trial involves adults providing care for family members aged 60 or older who require assistance for at least 6 hours per week. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: two intervention groups receiving online eCoaching based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, lifestyle changes, and communication skills, and a control group attending online education sessions on lifestyle and communication. The intervention lasts for 6 weeks, with weekly sessions of less than 90 minutes. One intervention group receives general content, while the other receives content tailored to their specific caregiving needs. Caregivers will complete surveys and assessments at the start, immediately after the 6-week intervention, and at a 3-month follow-up. Measures include questionnaires on depression, anxiety, caregiver needs, burden, quality of life, resilience, and self-efficacy. Screening involves assessing caregiver needs and risk levels. Participation is voluntary, involves no medical treatments, and will not affect usual care. Data privacy is secured, and withdrawal is allowed at any time without penalty.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
An Online Ecoaching RCT Intervention for Carers: Enhancing Wellbeing and Resilience Through Self-Help Strategies
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Being an adult aged 18 or above with a family member aged 60 or above requiring caregiving, providing at least 6 hours of care per week
- Self-identifying as a family caregiver
- Living in Hong Kong
- Able to communicate with the interventionist
- Voluntary participation
- Reporting mild risk need in Carer Need Screening tool
You will not qualify if you...
- Having diagnosed Alzheimer's or other dementia
- Experiencing acute health conditions that hinder caregiving support or intervention participation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (online or facilitated by staff)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants engage in a 6-week online intervention consisting of weekly sessions focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy, lifestyle modifications, and communication skills. Sessions last up to 90 minutes each and include home practice assignments.
Weekly online sessions for 6 weeks
Duration - 3 months
Participants complete assessments immediately after the intervention and again at 3 months to evaluate wellbeing, resilience, depressive symptoms, and caregiving needs.
2 assessment visits (immediately post-intervention and at 3 months)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Sau Po Center on Ageing HKU
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Research Team
V
Vivian Lou, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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