Cultural Adaptation of a Behavioral Intervention for Latino Caregivers

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Conditions studied: Alzheimer Disease, Dementia

In brief

The overall objectives of the proposed research are to: (i) develop a prototype of a smartphone application (app) that can deliver culturally adapted STAR-C training to Latino caregivers, and (ii) understand the extent to which a STAR-C app is acceptable and potentially effective among Latino caregivers. Achieving these objectives will lay the groundwork for a future full-scale trial to test the STAR-C app with Latino caregivers. This study aims to: Adapt the STAR-C training to increase cultural relevance for Latino caregivers. The adaptations will focus on incorporating cultural examples, identities, values, beliefs, and practices within the training, as well as using cultural idioms, metaphors, and sayings to compliment explanations. Develop a prototype of a STAR-C app for Latino caregivers. The prototype will be iteratively developed with active participation from Latino caregivers. The final prototype will consist of a fully interactive app that delivers culturally relevant STAR-C training in an engaging and easy to use format. Assess the acceptability and potential effectiveness of the STAR-C app for Latino caregivers. Measures of acceptability will include app usage and perceived ease-of-use and usefulness of the STAR-C app. Measures of potential effectiveness will include changes in caregiver burden and depression.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04633408

Run by

University of Washington

People needed

21

Starts

2020-07-01

Expected to finish

2024-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2025-04-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged 18 years or older
• Family member or close friend of a person with ADRD
• Provide at least eight hours of care per week Speak English or Spanish
• Self-identify as Latino.

You may not qualify if…

• Caregiver who has a diagnosis of ADRD

Where it is running

• Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter — Lynnwood, Washington, United States
• UW Memory and Brain Wellness Clinic — Seattle, Washington, United States

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