ACT for Individuals With MNCD and Their Care Partners
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Individuals With MNCD and Their Care Partners: An In-Person and Telehealth Individual Therapy Approach
Texas Tech University
100 participants
Apr 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This project aims to implement and evaluate a dyadic intervention (i.e., acceptance commitment therapy) for persons with AD/ADRD and their care partners. We hypothesize the intervention will be feasible, acceptable, and show preliminary efficacy of the dyadic interveniotns.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria10
- Inclusion (person with MCI or MNCD):
- +
- MMSE= 21-27
- Able to communicate in English
- Inclusion (care partner):
- +
- Identifies as a care partner of a person with MNCD
- Able to communicate in English
- MMSE= 28-30
- Is a family member or friend of the person with MNCD
Exclusion Criteria6
- Exclusion (person with MCI or MNCD):
- Currently in an intervention for reducing anxiety or depression related to their dementia
- MMSE= 28+ or less than 21
- Exclusion (care partner):
- MMSE= <28
- Is a formal (paid) caregiver
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Interventions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that aims to enhance psychological flexibility through six core processes: acceptance, cognitive defusion, being present, self-as-context, values clarification, and committed action. Rather than attempting to eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings, ACT encourages individuals to accept them while committing to behavior changes consistent with their personal values.
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NCT07239609