NCT07004855 Tai Po Hidden Carers Support and Home-Based Respite Project
| NCT ID | NCT07004855 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong |
| Condition | Caregiver Wellbeing |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 380 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-07-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 380 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2028-06-30.
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Brief Summary
The primary objective of this study is to identify and support hidden caregivers of older adults. Caregivers are assessed before the intervention on their mental well-being and social connectedness. Caregivers are triaged into four levels: low, mild, moderate and high. They will receive different types of services (intervention) accordingly. At the end of the service period (or 6-months after the baseline), caregivers and care recipients will complete the assessment again to measure the changes of the primary outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Provide ADL/IADL assistance to at least one older adult (aged 60+), * Not currently using any types of respite service, * Able to communicate in either Cantonese, English or Mandarin * Voluntarily participate Exclusion Criteria: * The care recipient is not living in the community
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07004855 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Caregiver Wellbeing. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07004855 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07004855 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at wlou@hku.hk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07004855 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07004855 clinical trial?
NCT07004855 is sponsored by The University of Hong Kong. The trial plans to enroll 380 participants.