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An Online Ecoaching RCT Intervention for Carers: Enhancing Wellbeing and Resilience Through Self-Help Strategies

The goal of this three-armed, double-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to compare the effectiveness of an online self-help eCoaching intervention designed for caregivers. The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the impact of the online self-help eCoaching intervention on the well-being, depressive symptoms, and self-efficacy of participants? Researchers will compare the results between the intervention groups and the control group to see if participants in the intervention groups have lower…

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06604481

PhaseNA

Enrollment232

SponsorThe University of Hong Kong

Age18 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Caregiver Burden, Self Efficacy, Quality of Life, Anxiety Depression, Resilience

About this study

Interventions

Behavioral: eCoaching for Caregivers of Older Adults — The experimental group receives an online intervention based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, lifestyle intervention, and effective communication skills. This program is designed to operate individually on an e-platform. It consists of 6 weekly sessions, each lasting for less than 90 minutes. The content of the sessions focuses on teaching caregivers CBT techniques, lifestyle modifications to improve caregiving experiences, and effective communication strategies. In between each session, participants are assigned home practices to reinforce the skills learned further. All content will be included.
Behavioral: eCoaching (need specific) for Caregivers of Older Adults — The experimental group receives an online intervention based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, lifestyle intervention, and effective communication skills as in eCoaching I. However, eCoaching II will include content specified to carer's specific need.
Behavioral: Control Intervention for Caregivers of Older Adults — The control group attends 6 weekly online sessions that primarily provide educational information about lifestyle factors and communication. These sessions aim to enhance the control group's knowledge and understanding of the factors that impact caregiving. Each session in the control group also lasts for 90 minutes. The focus of these activities will be on building practical caregiving skills and promoting overall well-being, rather than targeting any particular psychological or mental health-related factors directly.

Primary outcomes

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) (3 months)
Carers Multidimensional Need Assessment Tool (3 months)
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) (3 months)

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * being an adult aged 18 or above with a family member aged 60 or above requiring caregiving, providing at least 6 hours of care per week * self-identifying as a family caregiver * living in Hong Kong * able to communicate with the interventionist * voluntary participation * reporting mild risk need in Carer Need Screening tool Exclusion Criteria: * having diagnosed Alzheimer's or other dementia * experiencing acute health conditions that hinder caregiving support or intervention participation

Study locations

Sau Po Center on Ageing HKU, Hong Kong, 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.