Clinical trials: Dementia Patients Care
Advanced Dementia
Advanced Dementia and End-of-life
Palliative and hospice care in advanced dementia: experiences of care givers and benefit of a brochure serving as a decision-making aid Aims: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT03548142
- Testing
- provision of relevant information
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Augmented Reality-Based Aromatherapy Education for Older Adults With Early-Stage Dementia in Taiwan
This study evaluates an augmented reality (AR)-based aromatherapy education program designed for older adults with early-stage dementia in Taiwan.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT07431164
- Testing
- Augmented Reality-Based Aromatherapy Education Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal University
Trauma Injury, Intensive Care Neurological Disorder
Experiences and Attitudes Towards Agitated Behaviours in TBI ICU Patients: a Protocol for an Interprofessional Mixed-method Study
EXSTATIC is a multicenter mixed methods convergent study exploring experiences and attitudes of ICU healthcare professionals caring of agitated traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients.
- Trial name
- EXSTATIC (NCT04741399)
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Integre Universitaire de Sante et Services Sociaux du Nord de l'ile de Montreal
Agitation
Acupuncture to Improve Comfort of Children on a Ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit
The purpose of this study is to determine whether acupuncture is effective at improving comfort in children on a ventilator in the intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT01848158
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction ( MMSE < 24 )
Animal-Assisted Therapy Combined With Standard Rehabilitation for Motor Recovery in Dementia Patients in a Medical and Rehabilitation Care Unit
The goal of this randomized study is to find out if animal-assisted therapy (AAT) - a structured program where trained animals take part in care sessions guided by health professionals - can help improve movement abilities in…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction ( MMSE < 24 ), Motor Skills Disorders
- Trial name
- RéMédi - A (NCT07730983)
- Testing
- Animal-Assisted Therapy, Standard psychomotor rehabilitation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- LNA SANTE
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
BPSD (Behavioral and Psycological Symptoms of Dementia)
Psychosocial Intervention for Behavioral Symptoms in Hospitalized Patients With Dementia or Delirium
Behavioral and psychological symptoms are common among older adults hospitalized with dementia or delirium and may include agitation, wandering, delusions, hallucinations, aggression, oppositional behavior, and sleep…
- Trial name
- ESSECOA (NCT07778329)
- Testing
- Sensory and General Stimulation With Caregiver Education, Standard Pharmacological Management
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena
Care Transition, Communication
Care Transition Patient Experience Study With Electronic Tool
Patients being admitted to hospital are becoming more complex and they often require a team of health professionals (doctors from different disciplines, nurses, and allied health professionals) working together to meet their…
- Trial name
- NCT03970174
- Testing
- Care Connector care transition module
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Trillium Health Partners
Engagement, Patient, Quality of Life
SimpleC Wellness Platform With Social Robot Interaction (Long-term)
This study will be conducted to test a Socially-Assistive Robot (SAR) system for residents in an Assisted Living environment. The goal of the SAR system is to enhance social engagement and connectedness.
- Conditions
- Engagement, Patient, Quality of Life, Mood, Aging Well
- Trial name
- NCT05599503
- Testing
- Behavioral Interventions, Robot Interventions
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SimpleC, LLC
Stroke, Dementia
Taiwan Post-Stroke Disability Study
Stroke remains a major health issue in Taiwan, being the fourth leading cause of death and the top cause of disability. While past research has focused on functional outcomes at three months post-stroke, stroke can cause a range…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Dementia, Epilepsy, Depression
- Trial name
- T-PODS (NCT06772194)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Dementia
A Study of a Memory Intervention to Improve MA in PWMCI & FCG MA
Background and Purpose: Previous studies indicate that baseline cognitive abilities, especially prospective memory (PM) significantly influence medication adherence.
- Trial name
- NCT02761655
- Testing
- Memory Strategies
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University
Alzheimer Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Mindfulness for Alzheimer Caregivers
Mindfulness Based Health Care (MBHC) includes meditation techniques to help caregivers of Alzheimer patients to be made more aware of their experience in the present moment.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT03858283
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Health Care (MBHC) Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
Alzheimer's Disease
Impact of Pharmacotherapy Management in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
In Brazil, patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) receiving free drugs of government. Even having access to, little is known about the effectiveness, safety and adherence of drug therapy in this group of patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02222181
- Testing
- Pharmacotherapy Management
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Multiple Organ Failure, End Stage Cardiac Failure
Timing of Acute Palliative Care Consultation in Critically Ill Patients
A prospective randomized controlled trial studying the ordering of palliative care consultations in the emergency department (Ig) versus later palliative care consultations in the hospital--ICU or hospital ward(Cg).
- Conditions
- Multiple Organ Failure, End Stage Cardiac Failure, End Stage Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Trial name
- NCT02858778
- Testing
- Early order of palliative care consultation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
Dementia, Depression
Pilot Study to Examine Health Effects of Daylight Exposure on Dementia Patients
This study is designed to test the hypothesis that an intervention increasing exposure to daylight indoors will reduce depression and other neuropsychiatric symptoms among people living with dementia in long term care facilities.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Depression, Behavior Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03483896
- Testing
- Daylight Intervention
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Alzheimer Disease
Optimizing Care for Patients With Dementia
Of the 1.4 million nursing home (NH) residents in long term care facilities, more than half have Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
- Trial name
- NCT03442322
- Testing
- transdisciplinary approach, multidisciplinary approach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Connect-Home: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
This study is a parallel arm, cluster randomized trial (CRT) to test the efficacy of Connect-Home ADRD, a transitional care intervention focusing on Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementias…
- Trial name
- CH-ADRD (NCT06840587)
- Testing
- Connect-Home ADRD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Dyadic Family Caregiver-person With Dementia Online Intervention
Living Memory Home-4-Dementia Care Pairs
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…
- Trial name
- LMH-4-DCP (NCT06225986)
- Testing
- LMH-4-DCP, LMH-4-DCP access without reminiscence activities
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Psychosis, Anxiety
Acute Psychiatric Care at Home for Lower-risk Patients With Acute Psychiatric Illness Who Require Inpatient Care
The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to learn if adult patients with acute psychiatric conditions can receive hospital-level care at home. The main question it aims to answer is: 1.
- Conditions
- Psychosis, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms of Dementia
- Trial name
- BHH (NCT07364825)
- Testing
- Behavioral Health Home Hospital
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Multiple Chronic Conditions, Dementia
Patient Priorities Care for Hispanics With Dementia
Most persons living with dementia (PlwD) have multiple chronic conditions (MCC). Managing MCC typically involves adhering to clinical practice guidelines for single diseases.
- Trial name
- PPC-HD (NCT05303194)
- Testing
- Patient Priorities Care (PPC) Approach, Adapted PPC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston