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Dyadic Family Caregiver-person With Dementia Online InterventionLMH-4-DCPNCT06225986

Living Memory Home-4-Dementia Care Pairs

A study testing LMH-4-DCP and LMH-4-DCP access without reminiscence activities in people with Dyadic Family Caregiver-person With Dementia Online Intervention, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate an online platform -- the Living Memory Home for Dementia Care Pairs (LMH-4-DCP) for persons with dementia and their family caregivers to engage in reminiscence activities together and record meaningful memories. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
LMH-4-DCP and LMH-4-DCP access without reminiscence activities
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
74 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
6 Nov 2024to 20 Aug 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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

  • Family Caregivers:
  • be a primary source of care for a family member in the early to moderate stages of dementia
  • 18 years of age or older
  • English-speaking
  • able to use the internet and has internet access
  • residing in the United States

Who cannot join

  • Caregiver exclusion criteria:
  • is not the primary family caregiver of the PwD
  • under the age of 18-years-old
  • exhibits cognitive impairment (by scoring 3 or more on the SPMSQ)
  • does not speak English as a primary language.
  • PwD exclusion criteria:
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  • severe cognitive impairment detected by the clinical or study staff using validated, brief screening tools (e.g., a score of 8 errors or more on the SPMSQ)
  • does not demonstrate capacity to consent (e.g., a score of 9 or fewer errors on the University of California-San Diego Brief Assessment of Capacity to consent
  • PwD is living in a long-term care facility
  • does not speak English as a primary language
  • is under the age of 18 years old.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Weill Cornell Medicine

    New York, New York, 10021

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About this study

Official title: The Living Memory Home: Reducing Grief and Improving Relationships Between Home-Based Patients With ADRD and Their Family Caregivers

The purpose of this study is to evaluate an online platform -- the Living Memory Home for Dementia Care Pairs (LMH-4-DCP) for persons with dementia and their family caregivers to engage in reminiscence activities together and record meaningful memories.

The main aims of this study are:

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  • To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the LMH-4-DCP platform.
  • To explore the potential for LMH-4-DCP to reduce feelings of pre-loss grief and enhancing relationship quality in dementia family caregivers and their care-recipients ('Care-Pairs')

Care pair participants will be asked to log-in to LMH-4-DCP and complete study activities three times per week for two weeks. Researchers will compare the intervention group to an attention control condition to see if LMH-4-DCP's use is associated with reduced feelings of caregiver pre-loss grief and improved care pair relationship quality at follow-up.

Read the detailed description

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the Living Memory Home for Dementia Care Pairs (LMH-4-DCP) web application, a dyadic online psychosocial reminiscence platform, to reduce feelings of pre-loss grief and improve relationship quality in individuals with dementia and their family caregivers ('Care Pairs').

The main aims of this study are:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the LMH-4-DCP platform.
  • To explore the influence of the LMH-4-DCP intervention on reducing feelings of pre-loss grief and enhancing relationship quality in the care pair

Caregiver participants randomized to the intervention condition will be asked to log-in to LMH-4-DCP and complete reminiscence activities three times per week for two weeks. Researchers will compare the intervention group to an attention control condition, which includes LMH-4-DCP use without reminiscence-specific features, to see if LMH-4-DCP's use is associated with reduced feelings of caregiver pre-loss grief and improved care pair relationship quality at follow-up.

Being tested
LMH-4-DCP, LMH-4-DCP access without reminiscence activities

What participants receive

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

  • LMH-4-DCPBehavioural

    Reminiscence-based intervention for family caregiver-Persons with Dementia (PwD) dyads to record and reflect on meaningful memories to address family caregivers' pre-loss grief and enhance relationship quality.

  • LMH-4-DCP access without reminiscence activitiesBehavioural

    Participants in the attention control condition will have access to a version of LMH-4-DCP excluding reminiscence-specific activities.

Study groups in NCT06225986
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
LMH-4-DCP InterventionExperimentalNot described
Receives: Behavioral: LMH-4-DCP
Attention Control ArmActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Behavioral: LMH-4-DCP access without reminiscence activities

What is being measured

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

  1. The Feasibility of the LMH-4-DCP Application as Measured by the Number of Website Logins Per Participant Out of Total Required (Minimum = 6).

    The feasibility of the application will be measured by the number of times the participant logs in to the LMH-4-DCP web application. The minimum number of logins recommended to the participants is 6.

    Measured: 2 Weeks

  2. The Feasibility of the LMH-4-DCP Study as Measured by Participant Retention, as Indicated by the Number of Participants Lost to Follow-Up.

    Participant retention, as an aspect of feasibility, will be measured by the recorded number of participants lost to follow-up. A number of the enrolled participants who the study team contacted three times, but did not answer or continue participation, will be recorded.

    Measured: 2 Weeks

  3. The Feasibility of the LMH-4-DCP Study as Measured by Participant Retention, as Indicated by the Number of Recorded Dropouts.

    Participant retention, as an aspect of feasibility, will be measured by the recorded number of dropouts. A number of the participants who asked to withdraw/drop-out from the study after being enrolled will be recorded.

    Measured: 2 Weeks

  4. The Feasibility of the LMH-4-DCP Application as Measured by the Time Spent in Each Activity Within the Web Application.

    The feasibility of the application will be measured by the time spent in each activity. The time will be measured in minutes and seconds. For example, 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

    Measured: 2 Weeks

  5. The Feasibility of the LMH-4-DCP Study as Measured by Recruitment Rates and the Proportion of Family Caregivers Who (1) Consent to Participate.

    The feasibility of the LMH-4-DCP study will be measured by the proportion of family caregivers who consent to participate among those who were invited and screened into the study.

    Measured: 2 Weeks

  6. The Feasibility of the LMH-4-DCP Study as Measured by Recruitment Rates and the Proportion of Family Caregivers (2) Decline Participation.

    The feasibility of the LMH-4-DCP study will be measured by the proportion of family caregivers who decline to participate among those who were invited and screened into the study.

    Measured: 2 Weeks

  7. The Feasibility of the LMH-4-DCP Study as Measured by Recruitment Rates and the Proportion of (3) Are Deemed Ineligible Based on Screening Criteria.

    The feasibility of the LMH-4-DCP study will be measured by the proportion of family caregivers who are deemed ineligible based on screening criteria among those who were invited to participate in the study.

    Measured: 2 Weeks

  8. The Usability of the LMH-4-DCP Application as Measured by the System Usability Scale (SUS).

    The usability of the web application will be measured by the System Usability Scale (SUS). This scale is a 10-item assessment of the usability of a system, helping identify areas for improvement. Response options range from 1 - Strongly Disagree to 5 - Strongly Agree. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores indicative of greater usability.

    Measured: 2 Weeks

  9. The Acceptability of the LMH-4-DCP Application as Measured by a Survey That Measures the Participants Satisfaction and Acceptability of the Application.

    The acceptability of the LMH-4-DCP application was assessed among caregiver participants assigned to the intervention arm using a study-specific survey evaluating usability, engagement, acceptability, and suggestions for improvement. Participants rated their agreement with statements such as "I enjoyed my experience using the LMH-4-DCP application" on a five-point Likert scale ranging from 1 - Strongly Disagree to 5 - Strongly Agree. Total scores range from 8 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction and acceptability of the intervention.

    Measured: 2 Weeks

  10. The Acceptability of the LMH-4-DCP Application as Measured by a Qualitative Survey That Measures the Participants Satisfaction and Acceptability of the Application.

    The acceptability of the web application will be measured by the use of open-ended items assessing usability, engagement, acceptability, suggestions for improvement. The intervention group participants will also be administered five open-ended qualitative items asking for feedback on LMH-4-DCP, including: "How was your overall experience using LMH-4-DCP?" and "Which LMH-4-DCP features did you find most valuable? Why?"

    Measured: 2 Weeks

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Change in Grief Severity as Measured by the Pre-Loss Prolonged Grief Revised (PG-12-R) Instrument.

    The caregivers' pre-loss grief is assessed using the validated 12-Item Prolonged Grief Revised (PG-12-R) Measure. Scores range from 12-60, with higher scores indicative of greater feelings of pre-loss grief.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 Weeks

  2. Change in Relationship Quality as Measured by the Relational Deprivation Scale.

    The first measure of relationship quality will be the validated 6-item Relational Deprivation Scale, which measures the perceived loss of relationship as a result of the care-recipient's illness. Response options range from 1 - Not At All to 4 - Completely. Scores range from 6-24, with higher scores indicative of poorer relational quality.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 Weeks

  3. Change in Relationship Quality as Measured by the Mutuality Scale.

    The second measure of relationship quality will be the validated 15-item Mutuality Scale, which measures the extent of positive aspects of caregiving. Response options range from 0 - Not At All to 4 - A Great Deal. Scores range from 0-60, with higher scores reflecting greater levels of mutuality.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 Weeks

  4. Change in Relationship Quality as Measured by the Relationship Rewards Scale.

    The third measure of relationship quality will be the 8-item validated Relationship Rewards Scale (RRS) instrument, which includes two subscales assessing caregivers' perceptions of relationship quality prior to the care-recipient's diagnosis ("pre-illness") and at the current time ("current relationship"). Responses range from 1 - Never to 4 - Always. Scores for each subscale range from 4-16, with higher scores indicating greater perceived relationship quality.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 Weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted26 Jan 2024
  2. Study start6 Nov 2024
  3. Primary completion20 Aug 2025
  4. Study completion20 Aug 2025

Resources

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
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
74 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06225986
Sponsor's protocol ID
23-07026251
Other IDs
R21AG077144
Acronym
LMH-4-DCP
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
9 Jan 2024
Last updated
22 Jul 2026
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Data collected for the LMH-4-Dementia Care Pairs study will only be shared after we have published the data addressing the study's specific aims. Intellectual property and data generated under this project will be administered in accordance with both Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) and NIH policies, including the NIH Data Sharing Policy and Implementation Guidance. After publication of our main findings, access to databases and associated software tools generated and the code to create these tools under the project will be available for educational, research and non-profit purposes.

Publications

  • Falzarano FB, Greenfield A, Saviano SC, Kolla S, Korian S, Osso F, Miller J, Whitson HE, Maciejewski PK, Prigerson HG. Digital Reminiscence for Predeath Grief Among Family Caregivers of Patients With Dementia: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Apr 1;9(4):e268278. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.8278.

    PubMed 42018322
  • Falzarano FB, Greenfield A, Saviano SC, Kolla S, Korian S, Osso F, Miller J, Maciejewski PK, Whitson HE, Prigerson HG. Living Memory Home for Dementia Care Pairs (LMH-4-DCP): study protocol for a pilot randomized trial of a web-based reminiscence intervention for family caregivers and persons with dementia. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2026 Apr 14;12(1):79. doi: 10.1186/s40814-026-01781-2.

    PubMed 41975550

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing LMH-4-DCP and LMH-4-DCP access without reminiscence activities in people with Dyadic Family Caregiver-person With Dementia Online Intervention, run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University at 1 site in United States.

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 11 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jul 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 22 Jul 2026). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

The Feasibility of the LMH-4-DCP Application as Measured by the Number of Website Logins Per Participant Out of Total Required (Minimum = 6). (time frame: 2 Weeks). The study lists 10 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 NCT06225986, which also lists 2 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 22 Jul 2026.

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