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The WeACT Program for Family Caregivers of People Living With Dementia

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07342569

PhaseNA

Enrollment40

SponsorUniversity of South Florida

Age18 Years and older

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Depression, Caregivers, Dementia

About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether WeACT, a self-paced, web-based program, is feasible and helpful for adult family caregivers of a relative living with dementia. WeACT is based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which teaches skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings and take steps toward what matters most. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Can caregivers complete WeACT as planned? * Do caregivers show improvements in mental health and coping after using WeACT? * What are caregivers' experiences with the program, and what suggestions do they have to improve it? Participants will: * Complete six self-paced weekly online modules and use the daily practice section during the program. * Complete online questionnaires before starting and after completing the program. * Take part in one online interview about their experience.

Interventions

Behavioral: WeACT — WeACT includes six self-paced weekly ACT modules and a tailored daily practice component. Each weekly module includes ACT skills training materials. The daily practice section provides brief, in-the-moment ACT skill coaching based on participants' current self-ratings.

Primary outcomes

Enrollment rate (During the recruitment period (up to approximately 6 months))
Retention (post-intervention assessment completion) (Baseline through post-intervention (approximately 6-8 weeks))
Core module completion (adherence) (During program participation (~6-8 weeks))

Eligibility information

Inclusion criteria Family caregivers of people living with dementia will be eligible to participate if they meet all of the following criteria: 1. Are community-dwelling adults aged 18 years or older who have primary caregiving responsibilities for a relative diagnosed with dementia; 2. Present mild to moderately severe depressive symptoms, as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), with scores between 5 and 19; and 3. Have access to a web-enabled device, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer, with internet access. Exclusion criteria Family caregivers of people living with dementia will be excluded if they meet any of the following criteria: 1. Have cognitive, physical, or sensory impairments, or are unable to complete study procedures in English, that may impede study participation; 2. Present severe depressive symptoms, defined as PHQ-9 scores of 20 or higher; 3. Report having thoughts of harming themselves or attempting suicide within the past six months; 4. Have previously participated in a research study involving an ACT program; 5. Are currently participating in another caregiver intervention study; or 6. Have experienced more than three hospitalizations of either the family caregiver or the relative with dementia within the past year.

Study locations

University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612 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: 2026-10-14.