RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07004855

Tai Po Hidden Carers Support and Home-Based Respite Project

Sponsor

The University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

380 participants

Start Date

Jul 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Caregiver wellbeing

Summary

The primary objective of this study is to identify and support hidden caregivers of older adults. Caregivers are assessed before the intervention on their mental well-being and social connectedness. Caregivers are triaged into four levels: low, mild, moderate and high. They will receive different types of services (intervention) accordingly. At the end of the service period (or 6-months after the baseline), caregivers and care recipients will complete the assessment again to measure the changes of the primary outcomes.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying 30 hr Respite Service, Case follow-up, and others for people with caregiver wellbeing. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

OTHER30 hr Respite Service

Caregivers will be provided with 30 hours of respite service within 6 months. Trained substitute caregivers will provide in-home elderly-sitting service.

OTHERCase follow-up

Case follow-up service provided by social workers. Social workers will call the caregiver regularly to see if situation changes.

OTHERCrisis management

Crisis management and councelling provided by social workers and professionals.

OTHERPhone Check-in

Regular phone check-in and on-demand services (e.g., escort to hospital) provided by volunteers.