The Young Ambassadors Supporting Caregivers Program
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorThe University of Hong Kong
About this trial
This RCT will provide preliminary evidence on effective training for young adult volunteers to support older adult caregivers, addressing Hong Kong's aging crisis and caregiver burden. The objectives of this study include:
1. To examine the feasibility and acceptability of the interventions in Hong Kong's cultural context. 2. To evaluate the effects of three trainings (mindfulness/compassion, caregiving skills, communication skills) on young adult volunteers' preparedness for caregiving, meaning of life, and civic engagement. 3. To assess the impact of volunteer services on caregivers' depression, anxiety, and caregiver burden.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Aged 18-35 years;
Willing to complete training and commit to at least 2 hours of volunteer service per week for 6 weeks;
No self-reported major physical or mental health conditions, including cognitive impairment;
Limited prior formal volunteering experience (≤4 engagements in the past year).
Disqualifiers
None
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Behavioral: mindfulness and compassion training
- Behavioral: caregiver skills training
- Behavioral: Communication skills training
Treatment groups
120 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov