NCT07648238

Mentalizing Imagery Therapy for Caregivers to Address Risk of Elder Mistreatment

Not Yet Recruiting · Not Applicable · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · registry updated 2026-06-15

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The purpose of this study is to establish the clinical efficacy of Mentalizing Imagery Therapy (MIT) for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) family caregivers in terms of mentalizing and elder mistreatment (EM) risk factors of stress, depression, and suicidality and to identify the mechanistic impacts of MIT on ADRD family caregivers' mental health,including stress, depression, and suicidality.

Inclusion

Primary family ADRD caregivers
Recruited nationally.
Caring for someone aged 60 or older
Provide at least 8 hours of care weekly
Report at least mild depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥5)
Use a smartphone at least five days per week.

Exclusion

Active psychosis or mania
A suicide attempt in the last 6 months or current suicidal intent
Self-reported memory or cognitive complaints
Unstable medical conditions or planned major surgery
Moderate to severe substance use disorders.

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