Award
NIH Reporter #1R01AG099125-01
Peer Caregiver Navigation for Family Caregivers of Patients Living with Alzheimer's Disease: A Paraprofessional Peer Coaching Intervention.
Recipient
Washington University
Awarded
July 29, 2026
Identifier
1R01AG099125-01
A NIH-funded project to test a peer coaching intervention to support family caregivers of Alzheimer's patients, focusing on reducing psychological distress through a randomized controlled trial.
Description
This NIH Stage III randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a paraprofessional peer-delivered psychosocial intervention to reduce psychological distress among family caregivers of Alzheimer's disease patients. The project involves a mixed-methods approach, including assessment of intervention impact, mechanisms of change, and implementation facilitators and barriers.