Benefits of Strength Training in Informal Caregivers of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

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Conditions studied: Frailty, Caregiver Burden, Anxiety

In brief

Informal caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease experience high physical and psychological burden, increasing their risk of frailty, anxiety, and caregiver burnout. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined strength training and progressive muscle relaxation program compared with progressive muscle relaxation alone. The intervention will last 10 weeks, with assessments conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and at a 3-month follow-up. Primary outcomes include frailty, anxiety, and caregiver burden.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07388186

Run by

University of Salamanca

People needed

62

Starts

2026-03-01

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-04

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Adults aged 18 years or older
• Informal caregivers of a person with Alzheimer's disease
• Providing regular care for at least 10 hours per week
• Ability to attend intervention sessions
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Provision of written informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Acute illness or medical conditions contraindicating participation in strength exercise
• Participation in structured exercise programs that may interfere with study outcomes
• Severe or uncontrolled psychiatric disorders
• Physical limitations preventing completion of functional assessments

Where it is running

• Universidad de Salamanca — Salamanca, Spain

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