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Reducing Caregiver Stress and Sleep Disturbances in Patients With Progressive Dementia

NCT00178568 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2015-05-28

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

People under stress, such as those caring for an ill family member, often have trouble with their sleep. The aim of this study is to see if reducing stress and changing a caregiver's sleep and wake patterns will improve his/her sleep. The investigators also will see whether improvements in sleep result in improved mood, health, and general functioning.

Conditions

  • Sleep Disorders

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Stress Management and Healthy Sleep Practices

Eight weekly sessions of 1 hour each reviewing stress management techniques and tips for improving sleep.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)

    collaborator NIH

  • Kathy Kennedy

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Martica Hall, Ph.D. · University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

  • Lynn Martire, Ph.D. · University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

  • Greg Seigel, Ph.D. · University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

  • Richard Schulz, Ph.D. · University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

  • Charles F. Reynolds, III, M.D. · University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2003-02-28
Primary Completion
2008-11-30
Completion
2009-11-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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