Internet-based Intervention for Enhancing the Psychological Well-being of Elderly Caregivers
NCT ID: NCT03391596
Last Updated: 2019-04-19
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
151 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2016-12-01
2018-10-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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This study will examine whether an Internet-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention would be effective, firstly, on reducing depressive symptoms, and, secondly, on improving well-being of elderly family caregivers.The family caregivers' depressive symptoms, perceived burden, anxiety, quality of life, psychological flexibility, personality and physical performance will be studied by a quasi-experimental study design comparing three groups of family caregivers (Group 1, experimental: Internet-based ACT intervention; Group 2, active comparator: Standardized institutional rehabilitation in a rehabilitation center; Group 3, other: Support given by voluntary family caregiver associations). Data collection will be performed at three time points: pre, 4 months and post (10 months).
Secondly, we also aim to examine demographics and psychological variables that could predict change in depression and perceived burden over time (pre, 4 months and post (10 months). A further aim of the study is to examine potential mediators on the effect of the interventions including psychological flexibility and suppression of thoughts. Moreover, we aim to study user experiences and satisfaction of the Internet-based program, i.e., how the family caregivers experience and accept the web-based ACT intervention.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Internet-based ACT intervention
Group "Internet-based ACT intervention" will receive a 12-week Internet-based, acceptance and commitment therapy intervention
Internet-based ACT intervention
The Internet-based ACT intervention is a 12-week program based on the processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Standardized rehabilitation
Group "Standardized rehabilitation" will receive a standardized rehabilitation program in the rehabilitation center
Standardized rehabilitation
Standardized institutional rehabilitation in a rehabilitation center
Support by caregiver associations
Group "Support by voluntary caregiver associations" will receive support given by caregiver associations
Support by voluntary caregiver associations
Support given by voluntary caregiver associations
Interventions
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Internet-based ACT intervention
The Internet-based ACT intervention is a 12-week program based on the processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Standardized rehabilitation
Standardized institutional rehabilitation in a rehabilitation center
Support by voluntary caregiver associations
Support given by voluntary caregiver associations
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* at least 60 years of age
\- computer and Internet connection or willingness to use a tablet provided by the study
Exclusion Criteria
* severe mental disorder
60 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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The Gerocenter Foundation for Research and Development
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Riku Nikander
PhD, professor
Principal Investigators
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Riku Nikander, Professor
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Gerocenter Foundation for Research and Development
Locations
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Gerocenter Foundation for Research and Development
Jyväskylä, , Finland
Countries
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References
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Lappalainen P, Pakkala I, Nikander R. CareACT - internet-based intervention for enhancing the psychological well-being of elderly caregivers - a study protocol of a controlled trial. BMC Geriatr. 2019 Mar 5;19(1):72. doi: 10.1186/s12877-019-1071-9.
Other Identifiers
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3E/2016
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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