Caring Relationships Expression Study

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Caregiver Burden, Anxiety, Stress

In brief

This study will examine a heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) intervention versus a music listening control (MLC) for 30 family caregivers (FCGs) of Alzheimer's disease (AD) (and related dementias: ADRD) patients to examine feasibility (acceptability/adherence, satisfaction) and direction of change in caregiver burden, stress, resilience, anxiety, self-compassion, and relationship quality over the course of 8-weeks.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05627687

Run by

Arizona State University

People needed

38

Starts

2021-12-13

Expected to finish

2023-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2024-02-12

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• In primary/unpaid FCG role > 6 months
• Caring for mild-to-severe ADRD patient
• 4 caregiver burden score Own/operate smartphone w data plan

You may not qualify if…

• Pacemakers or implanted cardioconverter defibrillator (ICD), or conditions/meds that interfere with HRV measurement/feedback

Where it is running

• Arizona State University Downtown Campus — Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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