Implementation of the START Intervention in Brazil: a Controlled Feasibility Trial

This controlled trial aims to assess the feasibility of a culturally adapted Brazilian version of the START (STrAtegies for RelaTives) program, a structured coping strategy program designed for family caregivers of people living with dementia. The program will be delivered by trained community general health workers (CGHW) in 10 municipalities across Brazil. Outcomes will include measures of feasibility and acceptability, as well as caregiver burden, mental health, and quality of life, assessed at baseline and after 6 months.

NCT Number	NCT07096960
Lead Sponsor	Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz Collaborators: University College, London, Ministry of Health, Brazil
Conditions	Caregiver Burden of People With Dementia
Enrollment	90 participants
Start Date	2025-07-01
Primary Completion	2026-08-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-07-31