TIVA Mobile Health Intervention for Family Caregivers

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Conditions studied: Positive Mental Health, Family Caregivers, Mental Health Promotion, Caregiver Burden

In brief

This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and preliminary effects of the TIVA mobile health intervention in promoting positive mental health among family caregivers of older adults. TIVA is a culturally adapted mobile application based on Lluch's Positive Mental Health model and designed to support caregivers through daily activities, motivational messages, relaxation strategies, and psychoeducational content over a four-week intervention period. A pilot randomized controlled study with parallel allocation will be conducted involving family caregivers recruited in community and primary healthcare settings in Portugal. Participants will be allocated either to the TIVA intervention group or to a usual care control group. Outcomes will include positive mental health, caregiver burden, usability, satisfaction, adherence, and acceptability. Data will be collected at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up. This study intends to contribute to the development of accessible digital mental health strategies to support family caregivers and promote healthy ageing.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07616284

Run by

Universidade do Porto

People needed

80

Starts

2026-09-01

Expected to finish

2027-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-01

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Adults aged 18 years or older.
• Unpaid family caregivers of a person with chronic illness, disability, or dependency.
• Providing regular caregiving assistance for at least 4 months.
• Living in Portugal.
• Ability to read and understand Portuguese.
• Ownership and use of a smartphone with internet access compatible with the TIVA mobile application.
• Willingness to install and use the TIVA app for 4 weeks.
• Ability to provide informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• Severe cognitive impairment.
• difficulties preventing independent use of the application or completion of study assessments.
• Severe psychiatric disorder or acute mental health crisis interfering with participation.
• Participation in another structured caregiver support or psychological intervention during the study period.
• Inability to use a smartphone independently.

Where it is running

• University of Porto — Porto, Porto District, Portugal

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