RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06604481

An Online Ecoaching RCT Intervention for Carers: Enhancing Wellbeing and Resilience Through Self-Help Strategies

Randomized Controlled Trial to Test the Efficacy of Online Ecoaching to Support Caregivers of Older Adults in Hong Kong: Enhancing Carers' Wellbeing and Resilience

Sponsor

The University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

232 participants

Start Date

Apr 30, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Quality of Life Anxiety Depression Caregiver Burden Self Efficacy Resilience

Summary

The goal of this three-armed, double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to compare the effectiveness of an online self-help eCoaching intervention designed for caregivers. The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the impact of the online self-help eCoaching intervention on the well-being, depressive symptoms, and self-efficacy of participants? Researchers will compare the results between the intervention groups and the control group to see if participants in the intervention groups have lower distress, burden and higher accuracy.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing an online coaching program designed to help family caregivers in Hong Kong feel less stressed and more resilient. The program, called eCoaching, delivers self-help strategies through digital tools and aims to improve the mental wellbeing of people who care for elderly family members at home. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years old or older - You have a family member aged 60 or older who needs your care - You provide at least 6 hours of caregiving per week - You identify as a family caregiver - You live in Hong Kong - A screening tool shows you have mild support needs - You are willing to participate voluntarily **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You yourself have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia - You have a serious health condition that would prevent you from participating in the program Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALeCoaching for Caregivers of Older Adults

The experimental group receives an online intervention based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, lifestyle intervention, and effective communication skills. This program is designed to operate individually on an e-platform. It consists of 6 weekly sessions, each lasting for less than 90 minutes. The content of the sessions focuses on teaching caregivers CBT techniques, lifestyle modifications to improve caregiving experiences, and effective communication strategies. In between each session, participants are assigned home practices to reinforce the skills learned further. All content will be included.

BEHAVIORALeCoaching (need specific) for Caregivers of Older Adults

BEHAVIORALControl Intervention for Caregivers of Older Adults

The control group attends 6 weekly online sessions that primarily provide educational information about lifestyle factors and communication. These sessions aim to enhance the control group's knowledge and understanding of the factors that impact caregiving. Each session in the control group also lasts for 90 minutes. The focus of these activities will be on building practical caregiving skills and promoting overall well-being, rather than targeting any particular psychological or mental health-related factors directly.