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First received: November 10, 2022

Clinical Trial: Stress and Hypertension in Dementia Caregivers

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Hypertension

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Addressing the Double Jeopardy of Stress and Hypertension Among African American Female Caregivers of Persons Living With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Brief Summary: No demographic group is more at risk for the double jeopardy of caregiving stress and hypertension (HTN) than African American women caring for a family member with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD).Both situations lead to reduced quality of life and cardiovascular disease-a complication of uncontrolled hypertension.Maintaining the health of these caregivers is critical to support the well-being of the care recipients.Although some multi-component interventions have addressed ADRD…

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