The Effect of DemensiaKITA Mobile Health Application Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) and Burden Level of Dementia Caregivers in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia: Protocol for a Non-Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Dementia is a growing health concern in Malaysia and places a heavy burden on family members who act as caregivers. Many caregivers struggle with limited knowledge, negative attitudes, and challenges in daily caregiving practices. These issues increase caregiver stress and reduce the quality of care for people living with dementia. The DemensiaKITA mobile health application was developed to support caregivers by providing educational content, self-help tools, and practical guidance. This study will evaluate whether using the DemensiaKITA app can improve caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, and caregiving practices (KAP), as well as reduce caregiver burden. This is a non-randomized controlled trial involving dementia caregivers in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. Participants in the intervention group will use the DemensiaKITA mobile app for a set period, while the control group will continue with usual support. Outcomes will be measured before and after the intervention using validated questionnaires. The results of this study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of a locally developed mobile health application in supporting dementia caregivers in Malaysia. If successful, this digital approach may be scaled up to improve caregiver support and dementia care in other settings.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
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• Adults aged 18 years and above

• Primary informal caregiver of a person living with dementia (family member or household member)

• Able to read and understand Malay

• Owns a smartphone and is able to use mobile applications

• Provides informed consent to participate

Locations
Other Locations
Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi MARA
RECRUITING
Sungai Buloh
Contact Information
Primary
Nurulizzah Mahfar, Medical degree
izzahmahfar@gmail.com
0193107344
Backup
Nik Nairan Abdullah, MBCHB BAO
niknairan@gmail.com
0193107344
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-10-10
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-05-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 451
Treatments
Experimental: Arm 1 (Intervention): DemensiaKITA mHealth app
Arm 1: DemensiaKITA Mobile Health App~Arm Description:~Participants in this arm will receive access to the DemensiaKITA mobile health application. The app delivers structured dementia-related education, strategies to improve caregiver knowledge, positive attitude reinforcement, and practical caregiving tips. It also provides self-monitoring features to support caregiver well-being. Participants will be encouraged to use the application regularly throughout the study period.
Experimental: Arm 2 (Control): Usual care
Arm 2: Usual Care~Arm Description:~Participants in this arm will continue with their usual caregiving practices and community resources. They will not have access to the DemensiaKITA mobile health application during the study period. This group serves as the comparator to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention.
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Sponsors
Leads: Universiti Teknologi Mara

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov