The Impact of Online Group Therapy on Emotional Well-being and Quality of Life in Caregivers of People with Dementia

Effectiveness of Online Group Therapy Based on Acceptance and Commitment on Emotional Regulation, Psychological Flexibility, and Quality of Life in Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250720066563N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-08-03

Start date

2025-09-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-19

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Conditions

Dementia. Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the intervention group, primary caregivers of individuals with dementia participate in an online group therapy program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

25 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Education: Having at least a primary education level or higher. Physical Health: Having a sufficient level of physical health that allows the participant to attend educational sessions. Consent to Participate: Obtaining consent from the caregiver or the patient's spouse to participate in the study. Age Range: Between 25 and 55 years old. Psychological Status: No history of chronic psychological disorders such as major depression or bipolar disorder. Substance Use: No history of substance abuse. Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Confirmation: Caregivers of patients who have received a confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease based on DSM-5 criteria through MMSE screening and a neurologist's evaluation. Internet Access: Having access to the internet and the ability to participate in online sessions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Use of Psychiatric or Psychological Services: Use of any psychiatric or psychological services or taking psychiatric medications. Absenteeism: Being absent from more than 3 educational sessions.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). Timepoint: Before the intervention, After the intervention, Two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Self-report questionnaire consisting of six subscales, scored using a Likert scale.;Acceptance and action questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention, After the intervention, Two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: 12-item questionnaire based on a 7-point Likert scale.;WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL) questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention, After the intervention, Two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: It includes four core domains—physical, psychological, social, and environmental—with confirmed reliability and validity.	—

Measure

Time frame

Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). Timepoint: Before the intervention, After the intervention, Two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Self-report questionnaire consisting of six subscales, scored using a Likert scale.;Acceptance and action questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention, After the intervention, Two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: 12-item questionnaire based on a 7-point Likert scale.;WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL) questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention, After the intervention, Two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: It includes four core domains—physical, psychological, social, and environmental—with confirmed reliability and validity.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZanireh Salimi

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

salimizn@mums.ac.ir+98 51 3841 2081

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026