DementiaLSTNCT05846984

Learning Skills Together Family Caregiver Complex Intervention

A study testing Learning Skills Together Intervention and Caregiver Healthy Living Intervention in people with Dementia and Alzheimer Disease, run by Case Western Reserve University at 1 site in United States.

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Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

Who is it for?: Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for: Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Caregiver Burden
What is being tested?: Learning Skills Together Intervention and Caregiver Healthy Living Intervention
Type of treatment: Lifestyle or therapy programme
Could I receive a placebo?: No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people: 216 participants
Where: 1 siteUnited States
Study dates: 30 Jan 2024to 30 Apr 2027
Phase: Interventional
Are there results?: Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

Ages 18 years and older
All sexes
Healthy volunteers accepted
Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

Is aged 18 years or older
Be a family member, including "families of choice," to an individual living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia who has received a diagnosis from a physician
Provide assistance with at least two instrumental activities of daily living or one activity of daily living
Report a Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) rating for care recipients between 4 to 6
Commit to attending at least 5 of the 6 discussion sessions
Has reliable access to the internet and email and be able to attend synchronous sessions using the Zoom videoconferencing platform

Who cannot join

Unable to read and speak English
Participated in Learning Skills Together in the past
Plans to place the care recipient in a skilled nursing facility within the next 9 months (i.e., study duration)
Was diagnosed with depression and/or started or significantly altered their depression treatment, including starting a pharmacological therapy or beginning therapy, in the previous 3 months

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106

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About this study

Official title: Learning Skills Together: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Complex Care Skills Intervention to Improve AD/ADRD Caregiver Self-Efficacy

Learning Skills Together (LST) is a 6-week psychoeducational intervention focused on complex care (nursing) tasks completed by family caregivers to persons living with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. This study aims to test the efficacy of LST at reducing caregiver depression and negative appraisal of behavioral symptoms of dementia by building caregiver self-efficacy. To do this, eligible participants will be randomized into an intervention group (LST) or a control group condition focused on healthy living for family caregivers. Participants will be asked to complete surveys before and after participating in the intervention or the control condition to determine whether change in hypothesized outcomes can be attributed to the intervention condition.

Conditions: Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Caregiver Burden, Self Efficacy
Being tested: Learning Skills Together Intervention, Caregiver Healthy Living Intervention
Medical subject headings: Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Caregiver Burden

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Learning Skills Together InterventionBehavioural
Learning Skills Together is a 6-week psychoeducational intervention developed to improve caregivers' confidence when completing complex care tasks (e.g., using a gait belt). Participants are asked to attend six 1.5-hour Zoom-delivered group discussion sessions once per week, which cover topics such as how to communicate with someone who is living with dementia, medication management, and home safety. Participants are also provided with a workbook that accompanies each lesson, and includes short readings, videos, additional resources, as well as weekly practice and reflection exercises.
Caregiver Healthy Living InterventionBehavioural
Participants in the Caregiver Healthy Living Intervention will participate in a 6-week educational intervention to help improve caregiver health behaviors (e.g., getting enough sleep). Participants are asked to attend six 1.5-hour Zoom-delivered group discussion sessions once per week, which cover topics such as how to eat a healthy diet, getting enough physical activity, and taking care of mental health. Participants are also provided a workbook that includes short readings and additional resources.

Study groups in NCT05846984
Study group	Role	What they receive
Learning Skills Together Intervention	Experimental	Complex care psychoeducation training intervention for family caregivers Receives: Behavioral: Learning Skills Together Intervention
Caregiver Healthy Living Intervention	Active comparator	Healthy living intervention for family caregivers Receives: Behavioral: Caregiver Healthy Living Intervention

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

Change in Caregiver Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy will be measured using the 8-item Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES-8; α=0.88 to 0.89; Ritter et al., 2020) Participants are asked to rate on a scale of 1 to 10 how confident they are with 8 aspects of caregiving (e.g., controlling upsetting thoughts). Scores range from 8 to 80, where higher scores indicate higher levels of caregiver self-efficacy. The outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until each post-intervention survey (i.e., post-intervention, 3 months post-intervention, 6 months post-intervention).
Measured: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)
Change in Caregiver Self-Efficacy with Complex Care (Author Generated)
The investigators developed a caregiver complex care self-efficacy measure based upon discussions with healthcare faculty (Meyer et al., 2022). This 16-item scale asks about how confident caregivers feel with various complex care tasks (e.g., "Managing incontinence issues") and asks caregivers to rate their confidence from 0 ("Not at all confident") to 5 ("Very confident"). Pilot data showed high internal consistency (α=0.89). Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-efficacy with complex care tasks. The outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until each post-intervention survey (i.e., post-intervention, 3 months post-intervention, 6 months post-intervention).
Measured: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)
Change in Caregiver Self-Efficacy with Complex Care
Self-efficacy with complex care will also be measured using the Caregiver Confidence in Sign/Symptom Management Scale (α=0.91), which subscales for Knowledge of Symptoms (α=0.56), Management of Cognitive Symptoms (α=0.82), Management of Medical Symptoms (α=0.78), and General Medical Management (α=0.94). Caregivers are asked how "true" statements are regarding their 1) knowledge, 2) ability to care for, and 3) make decisions about complex care tasks, as well as their level of confidence with various tasks. Scores range from 25 to 125, where higher scores indicate higher levels of caregiver self-efficacy with complex care. The outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until each post-intervention survey (i.e., post-intervention, 3 months post-intervention, 6 months post-intervention).
Measured: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)

Secondary outcomes (4)

Change in Caregiver Resourcefulness
Resourcefulness is measured using the 28-item Caregiver Resourcefulness Scale (α=0.85; Zauszniewski, 2006). This scale has two factors: one focused on help-seeking and another on self-help. Caregivers are asked the frequency at which they use different strategies to manage challenges, and may respond: Not at all like me (0), Pretty much not like me (1), A little bit not like me (2), A little bit like me (3), Pretty much like much like me (4), or Very much like me (5). Items are added together to create a total score. Scores range from 0 to 140, where higher scores indicate higher levels of resourcefulness. The outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until each post-intervention survey (i.e., post-intervention, 3 months post-intervention, 6 months post-intervention).
Measured: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)
Change in Caregiver Depressive Symptomology
Depression will be measured with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). (Kroenke et al., 2001) The PHQ-9 demonstrates specificity and sensitivity at 74-88% and 88-91%, respectively, for major depression with a cutoff score of 10. (Arroll et al., 2010; Kroenke et al., 2001). Scores range from 0 to 27, where higher scores indicate higher levels of depressive symptomology. The outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until each post-intervention survey (i.e., post-intervention, 3 months post-intervention, 6 months post-intervention).
Measured: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)
Appraisal of Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia
Appraisal of behavioral symptoms of dementia will be measured with the Revised Memory and Behavior Checklist (RMBC). The RMBC includes 24-items and asks about caregiver appraisal of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (e.g., Talking loudly or rapidly; α=0.90; Teri et al., 1992). Participants may indicate whether they feel Extremely bothered or upset, Very much bothered or upset, Moderately bothered or upset, A little bothered or upset, Not at all bothered or upset, Did not occur in the past week. Scores range from 0 to 96, wherein higher scores indicate higher levels of bother (more negative appraisal of behavioral symptoms of dementia). The outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until each post-intervention survey (i.e., post-intervention, 3 months post-intervention, 6 months post-intervention).
Measured: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)
Change in Quality of Care
Quality of caregiving will be measured with the Task Management Strategy Index (TMSI; α=0.74 to 0.81; McClendon \& Smyth, 2013). The 19-item TMSI was developed to assess caregivers' ability to manage their family member's functional disabilities. (Gitlin et al., 2002) Caregivers are asked how often they engage in strategies that support quality care. Caregivers indicate Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, or Always. Scores range from 19 to 95. Higher scores indicate higher quality of caregiving. The outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until the post-intervention survey. The outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until each post-intervention survey (i.e., post-intervention, 3 months post-intervention, 6 months post-intervention).
Measured: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

30 Jan 202430 Apr 2027

First posted6 May 2023
Study start30 Jan 2024
Primary completion20 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Study completion30 Apr 2027 (estimated)

Resources

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
Publications (11)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design

Study type: Interventional
Phase: Phase N/A
Primary purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: Single blind
Who is masked: Outcomes assessor
Enrolment: 216 participants (actual)

IDs, dates and publications

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05846984
Sponsor's protocol ID: STUDY20220947
Other IDs: R01AG077554
Acronym: LST
Status last verified: Apr 2026
First submitted: 1 Apr 2023
Last updated: 29 Apr 2026
Results posted: No
Data monitoring committee: No
FDA-regulated drug: No
FDA-regulated device: No
Individual data sharing: Yes: The investigators will share de-identified research data collected from the Learning Skills Together clinical trial by depositing these data at the National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA). De-identified data includes demographic information collected at baseline, survey data such as psychosocial outcome data, intervention participation/exposure, and other study-related data, including those published and unpublished by the investigator team. Documentation, such as code names and original survey questions, will also be uploaded to the repository in compliance with NACDA requirements (e.g., code names usable across software packages). We will also document meta-data (e.g., study title, investigator team). While uploading, we will note any transformations applied to the data, and will include both raw and transformed variables. Data will be shared in a .csv file, and documentation will be provided in PDF format.

Publications

Arroll B, Goodyear-Smith F, Crengle S, Gunn J, Kerse N, Fishman T, Falloon K, Hatcher S. Validation of PHQ-2 and PHQ-9 to screen for major depression in the primary care population. Ann Fam Med. 2010 Jul-Aug;8(4):348-53. doi: 10.1370/afm.1139.
PubMed 20644190
Gitlin LN, Winter L, Dennis MP, Corcoran M, Schinfeld S, Hauck WW. Strategies used by families to simplify tasks for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders: psychometric analysis of the Task Management Strategy Index (TMSI). Gerontologist. 2002 Feb;42(1):61-9. doi: 10.1093/geront/42.1.61.
PubMed 11815700
Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB. The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure. J Gen Intern Med. 2001 Sep;16(9):606-13. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1497.2001.016009606.x.
PubMed 11556941
McClendon MJ, Smyth KA. Quality of informal care for persons with dementia: dimensions and correlates. Aging Ment Health. 2013;17(8):1003-15. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2013.805400. Epub 2013 Jun 11.
PubMed 24171485
Meyer K, Glassner A, Norman R, James D, Sculley R, LealVasquez L, Hepburn K, Liu J, White C. Caregiver self-efficacy improves following complex care training: Results from the Learning Skills Together pilot study. Geriatr Nurs. 2022 May-Jun;45:147-152. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.03.013. Epub 2022 Apr 18.
PubMed 35447558
Ritter PL, Sheth K, Stewart AL, Gallagher-Thompson D, Lorig K. Development and Evaluation of the Eight-Item Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES-8). Gerontologist. 2022 Mar 28;62(3):e140-e149. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnaa174.
PubMed 33146727
Teri L, Truax P, Logsdon R, Uomoto J, Zarit S, Vitaliano PP. Assessment of behavioral problems in dementia: the revised memory and behavior problems checklist. Psychol Aging. 1992 Dec;7(4):622-31. doi: 10.1037//0882-7974.7.4.622.
PubMed 1466831
Zauszniewski JA. Resourcefulness. West J Nurs Res. 2016 Dec;38(12):1551-1553. doi: 10.1177/0193945916665079. No abstract available.
PubMed 27794127
Zauszniewski JA, Burant CJ. Resourcefulness as a Mediator of the Effects of Dementia Symptoms and Caregiver Reactions on Caregiver Mental Health. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2020 Jun;41(6):486-493. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2019.1693670. Epub 2020 Apr 7.
PubMed 32255406
Zauszniewski JA, Lai CY, Tithiphontumrong S. Development and testing of the Resourcefulness Scale for Older Adults. J Nurs Meas. 2006 Spring-Summer;14(1):57-68. doi: 10.1891/jnum.14.1.57.
PubMed 16764178
Meyer K, Lee K, Thorngthip S, Burant P, Lippe M, Neidre D, White C, Norman R, Choi BY, Glover CM, Bell J, Hepburn K. A randomised controlled trial of the Learning Skills Together (LST) intervention to improve dementia family caregivers' self-efficacy with complex care. Trials. 2024 Jun 8;25(1):369. doi: 10.1186/s13063-024-08204-8.
PubMed 38851719

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Study at a glance

From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.

Official title: Learning Skills Together: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Complex Care Skills Intervention to Improve AD/ADRD Caregiver Self-Efficacy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05846984
Acronym / sponsor ID: LST / STUDY20220947
Conditions: Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Caregiver Burden, Self Efficacy
Study type: Interventional
Recruitment status: Active, not recruiting
Enrolment: 216 participants (actual)
Lead sponsor: Case Western Reserve UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
Collaborators: National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Study start: 30 Jan 2024 (actual)
Primary completion: 20 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Study completion: 30 Apr 2027 (estimated)
First posted: 6 May 2023 (actual)
Results: Not posted in the source record

Clinical summary

The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.

Study design

Primary purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: Single blind (outcomes assessor)
Number of arms: 2

Arm	Type	Receives
Learning Skills Together Intervention	Experimental	Behavioral: Learning Skills Together InterventionComplex care psychoeducation training intervention for family caregivers
Caregiver Healthy Living Intervention	Active comparator	Behavioral: Caregiver Healthy Living InterventionHealthy living intervention for family caregivers

Who may qualify

Ages: 18 years and older
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Accepted
Age groups: Adult, Older adult

Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)

Is aged 18 years or older
Be a family member, including "families of choice," to an individual living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia who has received a diagnosis from a physician
Provide assistance with at least two instrumental activities of daily living or one activity of daily living
Report a Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) rating for care recipients between 4 to 6
Commit to attending at least 5 of the 6 discussion sessions

Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)

Unable to read and speak English
Participated in Learning Skills Together in the past
Plans to place the care recipient in a skilled nursing facility within the next 9 months (i.e., study duration)
Was diagnosed with depression and/or started or significantly altered their depression treatment, including starting a pharmacological therapy or beginning therapy, in the previous 3 months

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Interventions

Intervention	Type	Arms
Learning Skills Together InterventionLearning Skills Together is a 6-week psychoeducational intervention developed to improve caregivers' confidence when completing complex care tasks (e.g., using a gait belt). Participants are asked to attend six 1.5-hour Zoom-delivered group discussion sessions once per week, which cover topics such as how to communicate with someone who is living with dementia, medication management, and home safety. Participants are also provided with a workbook that accompanies each lesson, and includes short readings, videos, additional resources, as well as weekly practice and reflection exercises.	Behavioural	Learning Skills Together Intervention
Caregiver Healthy Living InterventionParticipants in the Caregiver Healthy Living Intervention will participate in a 6-week educational intervention to help improve caregiver health behaviors (e.g., getting enough sleep). Participants are asked to attend six 1.5-hour Zoom-delivered group discussion sessions once per week, which cover topics such as how to eat a healthy diet, getting enough physical activity, and taking care of mental health. Participants are also provided a workbook that includes short readings and additional resources.	Behavioural	Caregiver Healthy Living Intervention

Primary outcome

Change in Caregiver Self-Efficacy
Time frame: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)
Self-efficacy will be measured using the 8-item Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES-8; α=0.88 to 0.89; Ritter et al., 2020) Participants are asked to rate on a scale of 1 to 10 how confident they are with 8 aspects of caregiving (e.g., controlling upsetting thoughts). Scores range from 8 to 80, where higher scores indicate higher levels of caregiver self-efficacy. The outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until each post-intervention survey (i.e., post-intervention, 3 months post-intervention, 6 months post-intervention).
Change in Caregiver Self-Efficacy with Complex Care (Author Generated)
Time frame: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)
The investigators developed a caregiver complex care self-efficacy measure based upon discussions with healthcare faculty (Meyer et al., 2022). This 16-item scale asks about how confident caregivers feel with various complex care tasks (e.g., "Managing incontinence issues") and asks caregivers to rate their confidence from 0 ("Not at all confident") to 5 ("Very confident"). Pilot data showed high internal consistency (α=0.89). Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-efficacy with complex care tasks. The outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until each post-intervention survey (i.e., post-intervention, 3 months post-intervention, 6 months post-intervention).
Change in Caregiver Self-Efficacy with Complex Care
Time frame: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)
Self-efficacy with complex care will also be measured using the Caregiver Confidence in Sign/Symptom Management Scale (α=0.91), which subscales for Knowledge of Symptoms (α=0.56), Management of Cognitive Symptoms (α=0.82), Management of Medical Symptoms (α=0.78), and General Medical Management (α=0.94). Caregivers are asked how "true" statements are regarding their 1) knowledge, 2) ability to care for, and 3) make decisions about complex care tasks, as well as their level of confidence with various tasks. Scores range from 25 to 125, where higher scores indicate higher levels of caregiver self-efficacy with complex care. The outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until each post-intervention survey (i.e., post-intervention, 3 months post-intervention, 6 months post-intervention).

4 secondary outcomes

Change in Caregiver Resourcefulness
Time frame: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)
Change in Caregiver Depressive Symptomology
Time frame: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)
Appraisal of Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia
Time frame: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)
Change in Quality of Care
Time frame: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)

Results and safety

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

Research links

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Apr 2026.
Background: PubMed 20644190Arroll B, Goodyear-Smith F, Crengle S, Gunn J, Kerse N, Fishman T, Falloon K, Hatcher S. Validation of PHQ-2 and PHQ-9 to screen for major depression in the primary care population. Ann Fam Med. 2010 Jul-Aug;8(4):348-53. doi: 10.1370/afm.1139.
Background: PubMed 11815700Gitlin LN, Winter L, Dennis MP, Corcoran M, Schinfeld S, Hauck WW. Strategies used by families to simplify tasks for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders: psychometric analysis of the Task Management Strategy Index (TMSI). Gerontologist. 2002 Feb;42(1):61-9. doi: 10.1093/geront/42.1.61.
Background: PubMed 11556941Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB. The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure. J Gen Intern Med. 2001 Sep;16(9):606-13. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1497.2001.016009606.x.
Background: PubMed 24171485McClendon MJ, Smyth KA. Quality of informal care for persons with dementia: dimensions and correlates. Aging Ment Health. 2013;17(8):1003-15. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2013.805400. Epub 2013 Jun 11.
Background: PubMed 35447558Meyer K, Glassner A, Norman R, James D, Sculley R, LealVasquez L, Hepburn K, Liu J, White C. Caregiver self-efficacy improves following complex care training: Results from the Learning Skills Together pilot study. Geriatr Nurs. 2022 May-Jun;45:147-152. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.03.013. Epub 2022 Apr 18.
Background: PubMed 33146727Ritter PL, Sheth K, Stewart AL, Gallagher-Thompson D, Lorig K. Development and Evaluation of the Eight-Item Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES-8). Gerontologist. 2022 Mar 28;62(3):e140-e149. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnaa174.
Background: PubMed 1466831Teri L, Truax P, Logsdon R, Uomoto J, Zarit S, Vitaliano PP. Assessment of behavioral problems in dementia: the revised memory and behavior problems checklist. Psychol Aging. 1992 Dec;7(4):622-31. doi: 10.1037//0882-7974.7.4.622.
Background: PubMed 27794127Zauszniewski JA. Resourcefulness. West J Nurs Res. 2016 Dec;38(12):1551-1553. doi: 10.1177/0193945916665079. No abstract available.
Background: PubMed 32255406Zauszniewski JA, Burant CJ. Resourcefulness as a Mediator of the Effects of Dementia Symptoms and Caregiver Reactions on Caregiver Mental Health. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2020 Jun;41(6):486-493. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2019.1693670. Epub 2020 Apr 7.
Background: PubMed 16764178Zauszniewski JA, Lai CY, Tithiphontumrong S. Development and testing of the Resourcefulness Scale for Older Adults. J Nurs Meas. 2006 Spring-Summer;14(1):57-68. doi: 10.1891/jnum.14.1.57.
Derived from this study: PubMed 38851719Meyer K, Lee K, Thorngthip S, Burant P, Lippe M, Neidre D, White C, Norman R, Choi BY, Glover CM, Bell J, Hepburn K. A randomised controlled trial of the Learning Skills Together (LST) intervention to improve dementia family caregivers' self-efficacy with complex care. Trials. 2024 Jun 8;25(1):369. doi: 10.1186/s13063-024-08204-8.
Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The investigators will share de-identified research data collected from the Learning Skills Together clinical trial by depositing these data at the National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA). De-identified data includes demographic information collected at baseline, survey data such as psychosocial outcome data, intervention participation/exposure, and other study-related data, including those published and unpublished by the investigator team. Documentation, such as code names and original survey questions, will also be uploaded to the repository in compliance with NACDA requirements (e.g., code names usable across software packages). We will also document meta-data (e.g., study title, investigator team). While uploading, we will note any transformations applied to the data, and will include both raw and transformed variables. Data will be shared in a .csv file, and documentation will be provided in PDF format.

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Referral and contact

AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.

Kylie N Meyer, PhD, Mac principal investigator

Case Western Reserve University

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Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Caregiver Self-Efficacy (time frame: Change from baseline to post-intervention survey 1 (within 2 weeks of completion); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 2 (3 months post-intervention); change from baseline to post-intervention survey 3 (6 months post-intervention)). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05846984, which also lists 11 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Apr 2026.