Clinical trials: Dementia Caregivers
Behavioural and Psychiatric Symptoms of Dementia
Effectiveness of Home-based Aromatherapy for BPSD
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) is the most prominent and distressing manifestation for older persons with dementia (PWD) and caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT05032664
- Testing
- Home-based aromatherapy programme, Control Group
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Depression
Prevention of Depression in Spouses of People With Cognitive Impairment
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a problem-solving training program in preventing depression in the spouses or family caregivers of persons with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.
- Trial name
- NCT00321971
- Testing
- PST-MCI/AD Caregiving, NT-MCI/AD Caregiving
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Dementia, Older People
Training Social and Health Care prOfessionals in mUsic-based Therapeutic iNterventions to Support Older People With Dementia
The study will investigate the effects of an inovative intervention based on the use of music on 45 professionals in the field of dementia, 45 elderly people with dementia.
- Trial name
- SOUND (NCT06320093)
- Testing
- SOUND Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy, Portugal and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani
Alzheimer Disease, Agitation,Psychomotor
Clinical Trial on Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of the oral medication IGC-AD1, a THC-based (Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol) formulation administered twice a day on Agitation in patients with mild to severe dementia from…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Agitation,Psychomotor, Care Giving Burden, NPS
- Trial name
- CALMA (NCT05543681)
- Testing
- IGC-AD1-Active
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- IGC Pharma, LLC
Dementia, Family
Feasibility Study of "My Tools 4 Care-In Care" for Family Caregivers of Residential-Living Older Persons With Dementia
Following institutionalization of a relative with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD), family carers continue to provide care and must learn to negotiate with staff, and navigate the system, all of which can affect…
- Trial name
- NCT03571165
- Testing
- My Tools 4 Care - In Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Dementia
The Effect of Digital Reminiscence Therapy on People With Mild and Moderate Dementia
In the post-epidemic era, it is necessary to develop support programs for families with dementia in empirical care. The reminiscence therapy was adopted by patients with mild and moderate dementia those intervention have had good…
- Trial name
- NCT05341271
- Testing
- Experimental: digital reminiscence group (DRG), Experimental: general reminiscence group (GRG)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Alzheimer Disease
A Dyadic Approach for a Remote Physical Activity Intervention in Adults With AD and Their Caregivers
The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of 2 intervention delivery strategies for increasing moderate physical activity (MPA), real-time group video conferencing (RGV) vs.
- Trial name
- NCT04102514
- Testing
- Real-time Group Video, Enhanced Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas
Alzheimer Disease, Caregiver Burden
Swallowing Impairments in Adults With and Without Alzheimer's Disease
This research study is investigating whether people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) experience more changes to swallowing than their healthy age-matched peers.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Caregiver Burden, Healthy Aging, Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT06678100
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Dementia
Telephone Support for Dementia Caregivers
Caring for a patient with dementia is associated with increased feelings of burden and depression. The proposed study will examine the efficacy of Family Intervention: Telephone Tracking - Dementia (FITT-Dementia), a…
- Trial name
- NCT00735800
- Testing
- Family Intervention:Telephone Tracking Support- Caregiver, Telephone Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Rhode Island Hospital
Alzheimer Disease, Behavior Disorders
Impact and Influence of the Use of Hypnosis Adapted to People With Severe Stage Neurocognitive Disorder (HAPNeSS) on the Professional Practices of EHPAD (Establishment for Dependent Elderly People) Caregivers With Elderly Residents
The aim of this study is to propose a non-anxiety-inducing method of managing behavioral disorders for patients and healthcare professionals.
- Trial name
- HAPNeSS-E (NCT06535763)
- Testing
- professional caregiver
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Dementia, Stress
Chair Yoga for Stress in Dementia
Over 700,000 Canadians are affected by dementia costing the health care system approximately $10 billion/year. Due to COVID-19, the government has urged individuals over the age of 70 to stay home, putting this population at risk…
- Trial name
- NCT04162964
- Testing
- Virtual Chair Yoga
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Lady Davis Institute
Encephalopathy, Ischemic
End-of-life Intervention for African American Dementia Caregivers
In a community-based approach, the investigators long-term goal is to empower African American family caregivers who are designated healthcare proxies to make informed end-of-life treatment decisions for participants with…
- Trial name
- NCT03323411
- Testing
- Advance Care Treatment Plan
- Volunteers
- 355 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Dementia
Web-Based Psychoeducation for Dementia Caregivers
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), such as agitation, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, and apathy, are common among people with dementia and often increase the burden on family caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT07690280
- Testing
- Web-Based Psychoeducation and Symptom-Monitoring Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Comparison of Two Group Wellness Interventions for Individuals With Neurologic Conditions and Their Support Persons
Approximately 5.3 million people live with a long-term disability resulting from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and between 5-8% of those older than 60 suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia (ADRD).
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Injury Traumatic Moderate
- Trial name
- NCT05048966
- Testing
- Group Wellness Class 1, Group Wellness Class 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Dementia
Self-management and HeAlth Promotion in Early-stage Dementia With E-learning for Carers
This study aims to assess if an educational programme combining approaches of self-management, health promotion, and e-learning will improve self-efficacy and other key health and mental health outcomes for people with mild to…
- Trial name
- SHAPE (NCT04286139)
- Testing
- SHAPE
- Where
- 5 sites in Australia, Norway and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Helse Stavanger HF
Dementia
Mindfulness-based Dementia Care Partner Program to Reduce Depressive Symptoms
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of implementation of the Mindfulness Based Dementia Care (MBDC) program to reduce depressive symptoms in care partners (CPs) of people living…
- Trial name
- NCT05617300
- Testing
- Mindfulness-Based Dementia Caregiving
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Dementia Alzheimers, Alzheimer Disease
Person-Environment Fit for Persons With Dementia
This trial will assess feasibility of a non-pharmacological intervention for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) to improve behavioral and psychiatric symptoms of dementia and functional…
- Trial name
- NCT05722743
- Testing
- Harmony at HOME, National Institute on Aging Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth K Rhodus
Caregiver Burden
WECARE: A Personalized Intervention for High-Demand Dementia Caregivers
The goal of the project is to evaluate Wellness Enhancement for Caregivers (WECARE), a digital behavioral intervention for high-demand dementia caregivers.
- Trial name
- WECARE 3 (NCT07539350)
- Testing
- WECARE, Equal-attention comparator
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- George Mason University
Dementia
Pilot Study of the Effects of Playing Golf on People With Dementia
The research question for this study is whether golf is a suitable physical activity for people with dementia (PWD). It follows a qualitative pilot study in Lincoln where PWD enjoyed the activity and caregivers appreciated the…
- Trial name
- NCT03462485
- Testing
- Golf
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bedfordshire
Sleep Disturbance, Dementia
Sleep Enhancement for Older Adults Living With Memory Loss And Their Care Partners
The purpose of this study is to determine if a 6-week videoconference intervention to teach skills to improve sleep is practical, acceptable, and helpful to persons living with memory loss, cognitive impairment, and/or dementia…
- Trial name
- SLEEPMATE (NCT06250725)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University