Benefits of Strength Training in Informal Caregivers of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Salamanca

About this trial

Informal caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease experience high physical and psychological burden, increasing their risk of frailty, anxiety, and caregiver burnout. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined strength training and progressive muscle relaxation program compared with progressive muscle relaxation alone. The intervention will last 10 weeks, with assessments conducted at baseline, post-intervention, and at a 3-month follow-up. Primary outcomes include frailty, anxiety, and caregiver burden.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adults aged 18 years or older

Informal caregivers of a person with Alzheimer's disease

Providing regular care for at least 10 hours per week

Ability to attend intervention sessions

Disqualifiers

Acute illness or medical conditions contraindicating participation in strength exercise

Participation in structured exercise programs that may interfere with study outcomes

Severe or uncontrolled psychiatric disorders

Physical limitations preventing completion of functional assessments

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation
  • Functional Strength Training

Treatment groups

62 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Salamanca

Lead sponsor

Colegio Profesional de Fisioterapeutas de Castilla y León

Collaborator

CRE Alzheimer del Imserso

Collaborator