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Purpose

The goal of this randomized clinical trial it to test the efficacy of CuidaTEXT, the first Alzheimer's disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) caregiver support intervention to capitalize on text messaging, among Latinos. Researchers will compare those who receive the CuidaTEXT intervention to those who do not receive the intervention to see if CuidaTEXT effects Latino caregiver stressors and their negative consequences . Participants will receive a variety of text messages, from automatic to keyword-drive, regarding ADRD education, social support, self-care, ADRD care management, and behavioral symptoms. Participants will also complete measures regarding depressive symptoms, coping, behavioral symptoms, and preparedness for caregiving.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 100 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Over the age of 18 - Spanish and English-speaking people who identify as Latino - Reports providing hands-on care for a relative who has been given a clinical or research ADRD diagnosis and has an Eight-item Informant Interview to Differentiate Aging and Dementia (AD-8) screening score ≥2, indicating cognitive impairment - Has a score of 7 or higher on the 10-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD-10) - Self-reports being able to read and write - Owns a cell phone with a flat fee, and uses it at least weekly for texting.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Participation in another wellbeing-related clinical trial - Cohabitation with another participant in the CuidaTEXT R01 Study - Participants who provide care for a person with ADRD already cared for by another participant in the CuidaTEXT R01 study - Participant plans to move to another country within seven months

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
CuidaTEXT 		6 months of CuidaTEXT intervention + 1-month post-treatment
  • Behavioral: CuidaTEXT
    CuidaTEXT is a multidomain, bilingual 6-month text message intervention that includes delivery and content features tailored to Latino caregivers. All caregivers receive one core daily automatic message on five domains: ADRD education, social support, self-care, ADRD care management, and behavioral symptoms. Caregivers can access on-demand automatic messages to expand on the five domains via sending keywords and interact with a coach via a live chat for more personalized help.
No Intervention
7-Month Waitlist Control 		Participants allocated to this arm will be offered the opportunity to start CuidaTEXT immediately after their 7 Month follow-up assessment

Recruiting Locations

University of Kansas Medical Center
Fairway, Kansas 66205
Contact:
Rachel Ruiz
913-945-5052
rruiz3@kumc.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center

Study Contact

Rachel Ruiz
913-945-5052
rruiz3@kumc.edu

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