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The WeACT Program for Family Caregivers of People Living With Dementia

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

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.

About the 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.

What is being tested

• WeACT (behavioral)

Sponsor: University of South Florida · Participants: 40 · Started: Sep 23, 2026

Contact the study team

• Areum Han, PhD · Phone: 813-396-0524
• Jeremy Jenkins, MS · Phone: 813-396-0524

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07342569

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Depression
• Dementia

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.