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ACT for Individuals With MNCD and Their Care Partners
This project aims to implement and evaluate a dyadic intervention (i.e., acceptance commitment therapy) for persons with AD/ADRD and their care partners. We hypothesize the intervention will be feasible, acceptable, and show preliminary efficacy of the dyadic interveniotns.
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07239609
PhasePHASE1
Enrollment100
SponsorTexas Tech University
Age18 Years
SexALL
Conditions studied
Depression in Adults, Anxiety Disorder Generalized, Grief
About this study
This project aims to implement and evaluate a dyadic intervention (i.e., acceptance commitment therapy) for persons with AD/ADRD and their care partners. We hypothesize the intervention will be feasible, acceptable, and show preliminary efficacy of the dyadic interveniotns.
Interventions
- Behavioral: Acceptance Commitment Therapy — Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that aims to enhance psychological flexibility through six core processes: acceptance, cognitive defusion, being present, self-as-context, values clarification, and committed action. Rather than attempting to eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings, ACT encourages individuals to accept them while committing to behavior changes consistent with their personal values.
Primary outcomes
- Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (6 weeks)
- Geriatric Depression Short From (6 Weeks)
- The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (6 weeks)
- General Anxiety Scale-10 (6 Weeks)
- Pre-death grief-12 (6 weeks)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion (person with MCI or MNCD):
* 18+
* MMSE= 21-27
* Able to communicate in English
Inclusion (care partner):
* 18+
* Identifies as a care partner of a person with MNCD
* Able to communicate in English
* MMSE= 28-30
* Is a family member or friend of the person with MNCD
Exclusion Criteria
Exclusion (person with MCI or MNCD):
* Currently in an intervention for reducing anxiety or depression related to their dementia
* MMSE= 28+ or less than 21
Exclusion (care partner):
* MMSE= \<28
* Is a formal (paid) caregiver
Study locations
- Texas Tech University Plaza Building, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2051 United States
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.