Clinical trials: Dementia Caregivers
Chronic Grief, Dementia Family Caregivers
Dementia Caregiver Chronic Grief Management: A Live Online Video Intervention
The exponential rise in the number of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) places a heavy burden on family caregivers.
- Trial name
- CGMI-V (NCT03593070)
- Testing
- Chronic Grief Management Intervention-Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Caregiver Burden of People With Dementia
Demonstrating the Efficacy of a Spanish-Language Program for Latino Dementia Caregivers
The investigators will test the efficacy of Unidos en el Cuidado® (United in Caring, herein Unidos), a 3-session, culturally-adapted, group psychoeducational and skill-building intervention for 226 Spanish-speaking family…
- Trial name
- NCT06747637
- Testing
- Skill-building classes, Wait list control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Dementia
Pilot Evaluation of Technology-enhanced Horticultural Activities Among the People With Dementia and Their Family Caregivers
Horticultural therapy is one of the effective interventions for the person with dementia(PWD) which could increase their time engaging in leisure activities and decrease their time doing nothing.
- Trial name
- NCT05577975
- Testing
- The Aspara @ smart grower
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Caregiver Burden
Evaluation of an App to Alleviate Stress Among Caregivers of People With Dementia
Caregivers of people living with dementia experience significant stress which can negatively affect their mental health. The goal of our study is to test a newly developed app that focuses on providing stress management…
- Trial name
- NCT06203639
- Testing
- UR Caregiver, CLEAR Dementia Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Regina
Stress, Psychological
Improving Well-Being for Older Adult Family Dementia Caregivers
This study will examine the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and the Living Well program, compared to a control group, to see if the programs might be associated with better immune function…
- Trial name
- NCT03881631
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program, Living Well Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Sleep
A Dyadic Sleep Health Approach for Persons With Alzheimer's Disease and Caregivers
This is a randomized controlled trial over 5 years, using Stage II of the NIH-defined stage model for behavioral intervention development.
- Trial name
- NCT05452031
- Testing
- Care2Sleep, Sleep Education
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 672 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Alzheimer Disease
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Mild Alzheimer's Patients and Their Caregivers
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral therapy-based, multi-component treatment programme is effective in the treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms of patients with mild…
- Trial name
- CBTAC (NCT01273272)
- Testing
- Comprehensive, CBT-based, multi-component treatment, Treatment as usual
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
No Disease or Condition is Being Studied, Stress (Psychology)
Caring for Dementia Caregivers in Ethnic Immigrant Communities
Many caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias-especially those in immigrant communities who don't speak English well-don't get access to helpful, proven support programs.
- Trial name
- NCT07550075
- Testing
- K-Savvy, Healthy Living
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
HomeCare Medication Management for People With Dementia
This study will evaluate whether the HomeCare medication management system can improve medication adherence and related outcomes for adults age 65 and older living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or related dementias.
- Trial name
- NCT07872072
- Testing
- HomeCare
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- HiDO Technologies
Caregiver of Huntington's Disease Patient
Caregiver Burden in Huntington's Disease
Huntington's disease (HD) is a rare inherited neurodegenerative disorder, progressing between 15 and 20 years and affecting one person out of 10.000.
- Trial name
- PHRI-HD (NCT02876445)
- Testing
- ZARIT Burden Interview
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 179 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Alzheimer Disease or Associated Disorder
Sweet Night (Musical Diffusion by Caregivers ): Effects of Musical Diffusion by Caregivers on Sleep Onset and Behavioral Regulation in a Protected Living
As the Alzheimer's disease progresses, caregivers and family members often focus on behavioral difficulties. In response to crises, immediate actions tend to favor restraints, either through medication or physical means.
- Trial name
- Sweet nightMDC (NCT07207642)
- Testing
- Music intervention - passive listening, Audio books intervention - active listening
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Dementia, Professional-Patient Relations
Intervention to Improve Shared Decision Making Among Seniors With Dementia, Their Caregivers and Healthcare Providers
The increasing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia causes new challenges to ensure that healthcare decisions are informed by research evidence and reflect what is important for seniors and their…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Professional-Patient Relations, Professional-Family Relations, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT02956694
- Testing
- Professional e-learning program on shared decision making
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Anik Giguère
Dementia
Community Paramedic Coaching Program for Caregivers and People With Dementia
This pilot study is designed to evaluate the potential effectiveness of the implementation strategy and intervention delivery model of a community paramedic coaching program for caregivers of persons with dementia, in direct…
- Trial name
- CP3D (NCT04239924)
- Testing
- Paramedic Coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Elevated Caregiver Strain, Dementia Caregiver
Leveraging Interventions for Caregiver Growth, Health, Training, Empowerment and Navigation: Comparing Group Behavioral Interventions to Improve Dementia Caregiver Strain
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two group-based interventions for caregivers of persons with memory loss (N=450) delivered via telehealth.
- Conditions
- Elevated Caregiver Strain, Dementia Caregiver, Caregiver Stress
- Trial name
- LIGHTEN (NCT07868588)
- Testing
- Caring Together, Savvy Caregiver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Social Isolation, Loneliness
Mindfulness to Reduce Loneliness in Older Caregivers
The objective of this pilot study is to provide initial evidence of the role of mindfulness training in improving social disconnectedness - including social isolation and feelings of loneliness - in older caregivers for family…
- Trial name
- NCT04560088
- Testing
- Mindfulness, Breathing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Caregiver Burnout, Dementia
Savvy System Project
The study goal is to develop a web-based system that uses distance education methods and provides manuals and protocols to train, certify, and monitor the performance of interventionists to deliver the Savvy Caregiver program…
- Trial name
- NCT04060355
- Testing
- Savvy program, Semi-structured video interviews
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
CONFIDENCE-AI Financial Education for Caregivers (CONFIDENCE-AI)
The intervention being tested, CONFIDENCE-AI is a refined version of the original CONFIDENCE intervention made to reduce psychological financial strain and improve management of out-of-pocket care costs while increasing caregiver…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Caregiver Burden, Financial Stress
- Trial name
- CONFIDENCE-AI (NCT06134180)
- Testing
- CONFIDENCE-AI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Dementia
Connecting Caregivers With Community Services: The Care Buddy Platform
The study aims to develop a mobile-app (Care Buddy) which will be a one-stop integrated source of information and technology-based solutions for caregivers of people with dementia (PWDs).
- Trial name
- NCT06817876
- Testing
- Care Buddy
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Alzheimer Disease
TACAD Program for Asian American Family Caregivers of Persons Living With Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of the proposed study is to preliminarily evaluate Technology-based information and coaching/support program that is tailored for Asian American midlife women who are family caregivers of patients living with…
- Trial name
- TACAD (NCT05615233)
- Testing
- TACAD, Alzheimer's Association website
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Alzheimer Disease
Caregiver Speaks: A Technologically Mediated Storytelling Intervention
Caregiver speaks is a randomized trial of a Photo elicitation intervention for caregivers of Alzheimers patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04103580
- Testing
- Photo elicitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 457 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine