RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07290387

Tele-Savvy for Latino Caregivers

Sponsor

University of Rochester

Enrollment

64 participants

Start Date

Apr 17, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Dementia Alzheimer Disease Caregiver Stress

Summary

Latino caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias experience high levels of stress burden and depressive symptoms and are underrepresented in caregiver intervention research. Tele Savvy is an evidence based caregiver education program that focuses on developing caregiver mastery skills. This study aims to culturally adapt the Tele Savvy intervention for Latino caregivers and evaluate its preliminary efficacy in a Stage 1b single arm clinical trial. The intervention is delivered remotely and includes weekly group sessions and asynchronous instructional videos. Primary outcomes focus on caregiver mastery with secondary outcomes including stress burden depressive symptoms and self efficacy.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

Identify as Hispanic or Latino
Age 18 years or older
Spanish speaking and able to read and write in Spanish
Provide at least four hours per week of care to a community dwelling loved one with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias
Have access to an electronic device and internet
Willing to participate in study interviews and intervention sessions

Exclusion Criteria2

Physical or sensory conditions preventing use of a computer tablet or smartphone
Planning to move the care recipient to an institutional setting within six months

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALTele Savvy for Latino Caregivers

Tele Savvy for Latino Caregivers is a culturally adapted seven week caregiver education and support program delivered remotely. Participants attend weekly ninety minute group sessions via videoconference and receive two to three asynchronous instructional videos per week. The intervention focuses on developing caregiver mastery skills including caregiving competence confidence and stress management.