RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06055322

Reducing Suicide Risk Among Aging Caregivers of Persons With AD/ADRD

Reducing Suicide Risk Among Aging Caregivers of Persons With AD/ADRD: Adapting, Implementing, and Evaluating Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Interventions

Sponsor

Texas Tech University

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Jan 7, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression Caregiver Burden Inflammation Suicide Physical Health

Summary

This project aims to adapt, implement, and evaluate a Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training group intervention for aging adult family caregivers of person with Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) to reduce suicidality. By adapting this modality, the investigators will provide a scalable intervention tailored for this high-risk population, maximizing the public health impact and improving suicide prevention.

Eligibility

Min Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 120 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing an intervention to help reduce suicide risk in older adults who are caregivers for family members with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias — a group at uniquely high risk for burnout, depression, and suicidal thoughts. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 50 years or older - You are the primary caregiver living with someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia - You speak English fluently - You have expressed some level of suicidal thoughts or are at elevated risk based on screening questionnaires - You are willing to provide bloodspot samples **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have significant cognitive impairment yourself - You cannot participate due to a serious medical condition Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALAdapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DBT includes skills training groups, unlike other suicide-specific treatments, with modules on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness (Linehan, 2014)