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
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Salamanca
Lead sponsor
Colegio Profesional de Fisioterapeutas de Castilla y León
Collaborator
CRE Alzheimer del Imserso
Collaborator