RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06708182

SAGE LEAF 2: An Online Program to Reduce Dementia Caregiver Burden

Social Augmentation of Self-Guided Electronic Delivery of the Life Enhancing Activities for Family Caregivers (SAGE LEAF 2): An Online Self-Guided Positive Emotion Regulation Program to Reduce Alzheimer's Dementia Caregiver Burden Delivered Through Caregiver-Serving Organizations

Sponsor

Northwestern University

Enrollment

140 participants

Start Date

Jul 2, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Caregiver Burden Caregiving Stress

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the SAGE LEAF (Social Augmentation of self-Guided Electronic delivery of the Life Enhancing Activities for Family caregivers) online positive emotion skill-building program delivered through Caregiver Serving Organizations can help family caregivers of individuals with dementia cope with stress. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does SAGE LEAF affect positive emotion, caregiver burden, loneliness, and depression for family caregivers? * What are the challenges and successes when rolling out an online program in partnership with Caregiver Serving Organizations? Participants will complete the 8-week online SAGE LEAF intervention as well as two survey assessments, one before the intervention and one after.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing an online program called SAGE LEAF designed to reduce stress and burnout in family caregivers of people living with dementia. **You may be eligible if...** - You are the primary family caregiver for someone with dementia - You can speak and read English - You have access to high-speed internet and a wi-fi enabled device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - The person you care for lives in a nursing home or care facility - You cannot speak or read English - You do not have internet access Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALSAGE LEAF Positive Emotion Skills Course

The skills will be delivered over approximately 6 weeks, and individuals can participate from any device and location with internet access. A week will consist of 1-2 days of didactic material and 5-6 days of real-life skills practice and reporting. Participants cannot skip ahead, and can only progress to the next lesson if they have completed the current one, but they can return to old lessons or exercises if they wish to. Skills include: positive events, capitalizing, gratitude, mindfulness, positive reappraisal, personal strengths, achievable goals, self-compassion.