Tokyo, Sept. 30 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000063110) titled 'Changes in family caregivers' understanding of dementia after the "Ninchisho Sekai no Arukikata" workshop' on Sept. 30.

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Basic Design - Single arm Randomization - Non-randomized Blinding - Open -no one is blinded Control - Uncontrolled

Primary Sponsor: Institute - The University of Osaka

Condition: Condition - Dementia (study participants are family caregivers of people with dementia) Classification by malignancy - Others Genomic information - NO

Objective: Narrative objectives1 - This exploratory pilot study will examine short-term changes in family caregivers' understanding and perceptions of the subjective experiences and behavioral contexts of people with dementia before and after participation in the "Ninchisho Sekai no Arukikata" experiential workshop. Secondary exploratory objectives are to examine changes in a specific aspect of caregiver burden, including negative feelings and attitudes, and in state anxiety. Basic objectives2 - Efficacy

Intervention: Interventions/Control_1 - Family caregivers will participate in an approximately 90-minute experiential workshop based on "Ninchisho Sekai no Arukikata." The program comprises a 10-minute introduction, 25 minutes of video-based learning, 35 minutes of group work using 44 cards describing impairments of mental and physical functions, 15 minutes of group discussion, and a 5-minute reflection. It addresses subjective experiences and behavioral contexts of people with dementia and supportive approaches to daily life. Workshops are scheduled on October 31 and December 5, 2026. Participants will complete questionnaires immediately before and after their workshop.

Eligibility: Age-lower limit - 18 years-old <= Age-upper limit - Not applicable Gender - Male and Female Key inclusion criteria - (1) Age 18 years or older at consent; (2) has a family member or close relative diagnosed with dementia; (3) actually provides care for the person with dementia; (4) is able to participate in the workshop; and (5) provides written informed consent. Key exclusion criteria - (1) Is not a family caregiver of a person with dementia; (2) is unable to participate in the workshop; or (3) is judged unsuitable by the principal investigator or a co-investigator. Target Size - 30

Recruitment Status: Recruitment status - Preinitiation Date of protocol fixation - 2026 Year 09 Month 30 Day Anticipated trial start date - 2026 Year 10 Month 31 Day Last follow-up date - 2026 Year 12 Month 05 Day

To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000072245

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