Examining the Feasibility of Implementation, Patterns of Association, and Outcomes in HRV Biofeedback (HRVB) Intervention and Music Listening Control (MLC) on Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Family Caregivers (FCGs) Public Title: Caring Relationship Expression Study — CARES  

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Family Caregivers Clinical Trial

Official title: Examining the Feasibility of Implementation, Patterns of Association, and Outcomes in HRV Biofeedback (HRVB) Intervention and Music Listening Control (MLC) on Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Family Caregivers (FCGs) Public Title: Caring Relationship Expression Study(CARES)

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

In a remotely delivered nationwide pilot study, we will be examining a novel 8-week heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) intervention vs music listening control (MLC) for 30 family caregivers 18 years and older (FCGs) of Alzheimer's disease (AD) (and related dementias: ADRD) patients to examine feasibility (acceptability/adherence, satisfaction) and direction of change in caregiver burden, stress, resilience, anxiety, self-compassion, and relationship quality.

Clinical Trial Description

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Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Alzheimer Disease

• NCT number: NCT05383027
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Arizona State University
• Contact: Linda K Larkey, PhD
• Phone: 6028212366
• Email: linda.larkey@asu.edu
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 1, 2022
• Completion date: December 31, 2022