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Caregiver Stress and Sleep Study

RecruitingNAAges 55 Years - anyAllUniversity of Pittsburgh
NCT05219955 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this research study is to better understand how stress, sleep and activity might impact caregivers' mood and brain health. This study includes a randomized experimental component where therapists will systematically deliver one of two evidence-based talk-therapy treatments. The aim is to evaluate effects on meaningful health-relevant measures including morning activation levels, depression symptoms, rumination, and aspects brain connectivity previously linked with depression. Participants will complete surveys about their caregiving experiences, health, and mood, undergo an MRI, and wear an actigraphy watch that measures activity levels throughout the day and when sleeping.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 55 years or older. * Provide at least 15 hours/week of unpaid care to a patient with a dementia diagnosis. * Reporting stress or strain delivering care * No or stable pharmacotherapy for depression * Meets screening definition for having morning activation difficulty or a definite morning type per the Composite Morningness Questionnaire (CMQ) Exclusion Criteria: * Unsafe or unable to undergo MRI * Active Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for mood or insomnia * Probable dementia diagnosis * Deadly illness or plans to leave the study area * Current active substance use disorder
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What it tests

  • Morning Action Plan Execution
  • Activity Strategy-based Session with Therapist
  • Attention-based Session with Therapist
  • Advance sleep-wake time
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Where

1 site
UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Pittsburgh, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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