Clinical Trial

Alternative Carer Respite: A Study on Its Effectiveness and Potential Mechanism

Study acronym: VRDCFIn-home1
Completed
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Summary
The primary objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness of alternative carer respite in meeting the unique needs of older adults without children or with limited contact with their children in Hong Kong. Caregivers are assessed before and after the intervention, and three months after the end of intervention on their physical health, mental well-being, social engagement, and overall satisfaction.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2025-05-26.
Status change: Recruiting → Completed 2026-04-29
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07004842
Lead Sponsor The University of Hong Kong
Conditions Caregiver Burden
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2023-12-01
Primary Completion 2025-11-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-11-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-06