Effect of Cognitive Empathy Training on Dementia Caregivers
Launched by EMORY UNIVERSITY · Oct 18, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of September 07, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is looking at how cognitive empathy training can help caregivers who look after people living with dementia. Cognitive empathy training teaches caregivers how to better understand and relate to the feelings of the person they are caring for. The goal is to see if this training can improve the mental health of caregivers, reduce inflammation in their bodies, and boost their immune system. Researchers also want to learn how this training affects caregivers' overall well-being on a psychological and biological level.
To take part in the study, caregivers must live with the person they are caring for and have a score of 19 or higher on the Zarit Burden Scale, which measures the stress of caregiving. They should also be able to read and write in English and have a mobile phone for communication. The study is open to all genders and is currently recruiting participants. Caregivers will not be eligible if they have certain health issues, like a history of seizures or severe psychiatric conditions. If you join this trial, you can expect to learn new skills that may help you feel better while providing care.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Caregivers must live with their care recipient
- • Caregivers must have a Zarit Burden Scale score of 19 or higher
- • Caregivers must have no plans to move their care recipient to an institutional setting within the next year
- • Caregivers must be able to read and write English
- • Care recipient not in hospice
- • Access to a mobile phone that can take and email photographs
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Subjects with a history of seizures or other neurological disorders, alcoholism, or any other substance abuse
- • Subjects with a history of psychiatric illness (excluding depression and anxiety disorders) will also be excluded
- • Subjects with a history of head trauma based on Survey
- • Subjects with MRI contra-indications
About Emory University
Emory University, a leading research institution located in Atlanta, Georgia, is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, Emory harnesses the expertise of its renowned faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct cutting-edge research across various fields, including oncology, neurology, and infectious diseases. The university's commitment to ethical research practices and patient safety ensures that all clinical trials are designed to generate valuable data that can lead to significant therapeutic advancements. By fostering partnerships with local hospitals and community organizations, Emory strives to translate research findings into real-world applications, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
James Rilling, PhD
Principal Investigator
Emory College of Arts & Sciences
Kenneth Hepburn, PhD
Principal Investigator
Emory School of Nursing
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported