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Telephone-coached "Graphic Narrative" Bibliotherapy for Dementia Caregivers
This study aims to assess the efficacy of telephone-coached graphic narrative bibliotherapy in improving dementia caregiver depressive symptoms compared with the booklet group.
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06413849
PhaseNA
Enrollment128
SponsorThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Age18 Years
SexALL
Conditions studied
Dementia Caregiver, Depressive Symptoms, Caregiving Appraisal
About this study
This study aims to assess the efficacy of telephone-coached graphic narrative bibliotherapy in improving dementia caregiver depressive symptoms compared with the booklet group.
Interventions
- Other: Telephone coached graphic narrative bibliotherapy — Eight weekly sessions of telephone coached graphic narrative bibliotherapy
- Other: Control group — Reading educational booklet
Primary outcomes
- Changes in depressive symptoms (Pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention, 6 months post-intervention)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria:
* provide unpaid care to a person diagnosed with early to moderate stage dementia;
* provide at least 14 hours of care a week for at least 3 months
* aged 18 years or above
* able to read
* have depressive symptoms
* use a message application
Exclusion Criteria:
* with an unstable physical or mental condition
* with cognitive impairment
* receiving medical, psychological, or psychiatric treatment for depression
* have been included in another interventional study
Study locations
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.