Trial Outcomes & Findings for Caregiving While Black: LIVE (NCT NCT06605391)

NCT ID: NCT06605391

Last Updated: 2025-09-23

Results Overview

The Health Literacy Questionnaire assesses multiple dimensions of health literacy with 9 subscales. The subscale of "Feeling understood and supported by healthcare providers" has 4 items where responses are given on a 4-point scale from "strongly disagree" (scored as 1) to "strongly agree" (scored as 4). The total score for this subscale is the average of responses and ranges from 1 to 4. Higher scores indicate that the subscale is an area of health literacy strength.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

40 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Results posted on

2025-09-23

Participant Flow

Participants were enrolled through Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Participant enrollment began October 1, 2024 and all follow-up assessments were completed by August 12, 2025.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period. Caregiving While Black-LIVE: Caregiving While Black-LIVE is a psychoeducation program that aims to intensify the development of caregiver mastery by integrating the online learning assets of the fully asynchronous Caregiving While Black program with synchronous, group-based opportunities for interactivity and active learning. The Caregiving While Black course includes topics of navigating the healthcare system, managing home life, and caregiver self-care. Once enrolled in the course, participants will be provided instructions for accessing the weekly sessions and course online, and supplemental course materials will be mailed to them. The Canvas platform enables the research team to monitor each individual's movement in the cohort through the asynchronous part of the course. Nudges and reminders to view these materials are sent twice a week via text or email with participant's consent. Synchronous sessions are conducted on a videoconferencing platform.
Overall Study
STARTED
40
Overall Study
Completed the Assessment at Month 3
36
Overall Study
COMPLETED
30
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
10

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Caregiving While Black: LIVE

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=40 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
Age, Continuous
56.60 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.75 • n=93 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
34 Participants
n=93 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
5 Participants
n=93 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Non-binary
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
n=93 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
37 Participants
n=93 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
40 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
40 Participants
n=93 Participants
Relation to person living with dementia who is being cared for
Spouse
5 Participants
n=93 Participants
Relation to person living with dementia who is being cared for
Parent
29 Participants
n=93 Participants
Relation to person living with dementia who is being cared for
Other relative
6 Participants
n=93 Participants
Living with person living with dementia
No
21 Participants
n=93 Participants
Living with person living with dementia
Yes
19 Participants
n=93 Participants
Employed outside of the home
No
15 Participants
n=93 Participants
Employed outside of the home
Yes
25 Participants
n=93 Participants
Education
High school/General Educational Development (GED)
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
Education
Some college
8 Participants
n=93 Participants
Education
College graduate
22 Participants
n=93 Participants
Education
Graduate degree
9 Participants
n=93 Participants
Marriage status
Single
13 Participants
n=93 Participants
Marriage status
Married
20 Participants
n=93 Participants
Marriage status
Divorced or separated
4 Participants
n=93 Participants
Marriage status
Widowed
3 Participants
n=93 Participants
Annual income
$0 - $30,000
7 Participants
n=93 Participants
Annual income
$31,000 - $60,000
10 Participants
n=93 Participants
Annual income
$61,000 - $90,000
6 Participants
n=93 Participants
Annual income
$91,000 - $120,000
9 Participants
n=93 Participants
Annual income
More than $120,000
4 Participants
n=93 Participants
Annual income
Do not wish to answer
4 Participants
n=93 Participants
Area of residence
Urban
14 Participants
n=93 Participants
Area of residence
Suburban
22 Participants
n=93 Participants
Area of residence
Rural
4 Participants
n=93 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed study assessment at the indicated time points.

The Health Literacy Questionnaire assesses multiple dimensions of health literacy with 9 subscales. The subscale of "Feeling understood and supported by healthcare providers" has 4 items where responses are given on a 4-point scale from "strongly disagree" (scored as 1) to "strongly agree" (scored as 4). The total score for this subscale is the average of responses and ranges from 1 to 4. Higher scores indicate that the subscale is an area of health literacy strength.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=40 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Feeling Understood by Healthcare Providers Subscale
Month 3
2.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.69
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Feeling Understood by Healthcare Providers Subscale
Month 6
3.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.61
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Feeling Understood by Healthcare Providers Subscale
Baseline
3.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.71

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed study assessment at the indicated time points.

The Health Literacy Questionnaire assesses multiple dimensions of health literacy with 9 subscales. The subscale of "Appraisal of health information" has 5 items where responses are given on a 4-point scale from "strongly disagree" (scored as 1) to "strongly agree" (scored as 4). The total score for this subscale is the average of responses and ranges from 1 to 4. Higher scores indicate that the subscale is an area of health literacy strength.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=40 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Appraisal of Health Information Subscale
Baseline
3.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.61
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Appraisal of Health Information Subscale
Month 3
3.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.55
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Appraisal of Health Information Subscale
Month 6
3.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.37

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed study assessment at the indicated time points.

The Health Literacy Questionnaire assesses multiple dimensions of health literacy with 9 subscales. The subscale of "Ability to actively engage with healthcare providers" has 5 items where responses are given on a 5-point scale from "cannot do" (scored as 1) to "very easy" (scored as 5). The total score for this subscale is the average of responses and ranges from 1 to 5. Higher scores indicate that the subscale is an area of health literacy strength.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=40 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Ability to Engage With Healthcare Providers Subscale
Baseline
3.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.62
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Ability to Engage With Healthcare Providers Subscale
Month 3
4.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.64
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Ability to Engage With Healthcare Providers Subscale
Month 6
4.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.51

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed study assessment at the indicated time points.

The Health Literacy Questionnaire assesses multiple dimensions of health literacy with 9 subscales. The subscale of "Navigating the healthcare system" has 6 items where responses are given on a 5-point scale from "cannot do" (scored as 1) to "very easy" (scored as 5). The total score for this subscale is the average of responses and ranges from 1 to 5. Higher scores indicate that the subscale is an area of health literacy strength.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=40 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Navigating the Healthcare System Subscale
Baseline
3.5 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.62
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Navigating the Healthcare System Subscale
Month 3
3.7 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.51
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Navigating the Healthcare System Subscale
Month 6
3.7 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.49

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed study assessment at the indicated time points.

The Health Literacy Questionnaire assesses multiple dimensions of health literacy with 9 subscales. The subscale of "Ability to find good health information" has 5 items where responses are given on a 5-point scale from "cannot do" (scored as 1) to "very easy" (scored as 5). The total score for this subscale is the average of responses and ranges from 1 to 5. Higher scores indicate that the subscale is an area of health literacy strength.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=40 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Ability to Find Information Subscale
Baseline
3.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.57
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Ability to Find Information Subscale
Month 3
3.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.39
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Ability to Find Information Subscale
Month 6
4.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.47

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed study assessment at the indicated time points.

The Health Literacy Questionnaire assesses multiple dimensions of health literacy with 9 subscales. The subscale of "Understand health information well enough to know what to do" has 5 items where responses are given on a 5-point scale from "cannot do" (scored as 1) to "very easy" (scored as 5). The total score for this subscale is the average of responses and ranges from 1 to 5. Higher scores indicate that the subscale is an area of health literacy strength.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=40 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Understand Health Information Subscale
Baseline
4.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.50
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Understand Health Information Subscale
Month 3
4.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.41
Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) Score for Understand Health Information Subscale
Month 6
4.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.52

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed study assessment at the indicated time points.

The Zarit Burden Interview is a 22-item scale of objective and subjective caregiver burden. Responses are given on a 5-point scale where 0 = never and 4 = nearly always. Total scores range from 0 to 88 where higher scores indicate greater feelings of being burdened with providing care.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=40 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
Zarit Burden Inventory (ZBI) Score
Baseline
34.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.44
Zarit Burden Inventory (ZBI) Score
Month 3
31.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.95
Zarit Burden Inventory (ZBI) Score
Month 6
29.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.03

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed study assessment at the indicated time points.

Caregiver depression will be assessed with the 20-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies - Depression Scale. Caregivers are asked how frequently they have experienced specific symptoms of depression in the past week. Responses are given as 0 = rarely, 1 = 1-2 days, 2 = 3-4 days, and 4 = 5-7 days. Total scores range from 0 to 60 with higher scores indicating greater symptoms of depression.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=40 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
Center for Epidemiological Studies - Depression Score
Baseline
11.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.94
Center for Epidemiological Studies - Depression Score
Month 3
10.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.39
Center for Epidemiological Studies - Depression Score
Month 6
8.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.78

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed study assessment at the indicated time points.

Caregiver stress was assessed with the 14-item Perceived Stress Scale. Responses are given on a scale of 0 to 4 where 0 = never and 4 = very often. Total scores range from 0 to 56 with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress by caregivers.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=40 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
Perceived Stress Scale Score
Baseline
24.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.18
Perceived Stress Scale Score
Month 3
23.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.35
Perceived Stress Scale Score
Month 6
22.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.05

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed study assessment at the indicated time points. Two participants did not complete this assessment at the Baseline visit.

The STAI is a 20-item self-report scale of positive and negative anxiety experiences. Responses are given on a 4-point scale where 1 = not at all and 4 = very much so. Total scores range from 20 to 80 and higher scores indicate greater anxiety.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=38 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Score
Baseline
39.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.30
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Score
Month 3
36.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.70
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Score
Month 6
35.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.92

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed study assessment at the indicated time points.

The Caregiver Assessment of Behavioral Skill instrument includes 17 items asking how frequently caregivers respond to certain situations. Responses are given on a 3-point scale where "seldom true" is scored as 0 and "true most of the time" is scored as 2 (a response is also available when the situation is not relevant). The total score is is the sum of item ratings and ranges from 0 to 34, where higher scores indicate greater behavioral skills as related to caregiving.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=40 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
Caregiver Assessment of Behavioral Skill Score
Baseline
14.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.33
Caregiver Assessment of Behavioral Skill Score
Month 3
14.4 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.57
Caregiver Assessment of Behavioral Skill Score
Month 6
14.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.97

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

Population: This analysis includes participants who completed study assessment at the indicated time points. One participant did not complete this assessment at the Month 3 time point.

Self-rated caregiving competency is assessed with 4 items asking about feelings the caregiver has as a result of providing care. Responses are given on a 4-point scale where "not at all" is scored as 1 and "completely" or "very" is scored as 4. The total score ranges from 4 to 16 with higher scores indicating greater feelings of competency.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Caregiving While Black-LIVE
n=40 Participants
Black dementia caregivers participating in the psychoeducation course, Caregiving while Black-LIVE, over an 8 week time period.
Pearlin Competence and Management of Situation Score
Baseline
11.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.40
Pearlin Competence and Management of Situation Score
Month 3
13.4 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.03
Pearlin Competence and Management of Situation Score
Month 6
13.5 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.05

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

The Health Literacy Questionnaire assesses multiple dimensions of health literacy with 9 subscales. The subscale of "Social support for health" has 5 items where responses are given on a 4-point scale from "strongly disagree" (scored as 1) to "strongly agree" (scored as 4). The total score for this subscale is the average of responses. Higher scores indicate that the subscale is an area of health literacy strength.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

The Health Literacy Questionnaire assesses multiple dimensions of health literacy with 9 subscales. The subscale of "Actively managing my health" has 5 items where responses are given on a 4-point scale from "strongly disagree" (scored as 1) to "strongly agree" (scored as 4). The total score for this subscale is the average of responses. Higher scores indicate that the subscale is an area of health literacy strength.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Month 3, Month 6

The Health Literacy Questionnaire assesses multiple dimensions of health literacy with 9 subscales. The subscale of "Having sufficient information to manage my health" has 4 items where responses are given on a 4-point scale from "strongly disagree" (scored as 1) to "strongly agree" (scored as 4). The total score for this subscale is the average of responses. Higher scores indicate that the subscale is an area of health literacy strength.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Caregiving While Black-LIVE

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Fayron Epps, PhD, RN

Emory University

Phone: 678-723-8188

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place