Clinical trials: Dementia Caregivers
Caregiver Burden
A Novel VIRTUAL Reality Intervention for CAREgivers of People With Dementia (VirtualCare)
This clinical trial aims to explore if a virtual reality experience increases the beneficial effect of psychoeducational programs in informal caregivers of people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- VirtualCare (NCT05780476)
- Testing
- Psychoeducation, Psychoeducation + virtual reality
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli
Family Caregiver, Dementia
Pair 2 Care: Peer Support for Caregivers of Black Americans Living With Dementia
The purpose of this study is to test a peer support intervention for caregivers who are caring for a loved one living with dementia.
- Conditions
- Family Caregiver, Dementia, Peer Support
- Trial name
- Pair 2 Care (NCT06064955)
- Testing
- Peer Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Alzheimer's Disease
Efficacy and Safety of Plasma Exchange With 5% Albumin in Beta-amyloid Peptide Clearance in Cerebral Spinal Fluid
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of plasma exchange with 5% albumin in beta-amyloid peptide clearance in cerebrospinal fluid, and its effects in patients with mild-moderate Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00742417
- Testing
- Albutein 5%, Control
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Spain
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Grifols, S.A.
Fractures, Bone, Dementia
Function Focused Care: Fracture Care at Home
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility of implementing an intervention in the home setting that is specifically designed to coach and mentor caregivers as they assist individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related…
- Trial name
- NCT03147222
- Testing
- Fracture Care at Home
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Frontotemporal Dementia, Behavioral Variant, Alzheimer Disease
ECOCAPTURE for the Assessment of Apathy Under Real-life Conditions
ECOCAPTURE@HOME is a study which is currently being developed with the objective to capture the behavioral signature of apathy in everyday life context through remote monitoring of participants' behavior for about one month.
- Trial name
- @HOME (NCT04865172)
- Testing
- Remote collection of passive and active data for 28 consecutive days
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Dementia
VR&R: Providing Caregiver Respite by Managing BPSDs and Improving QoL in People with Dementia Using Immersive VR-Therapy
The goal of this interventional trial is to learn about how immersive Virtual Reality (VR) therapy can be used at home by individuals with dementia, with assistance from their informal (e.g., friend/family) caregivers.
- Trial name
- VR&R (NCT05867641)
- Testing
- Immersive VR Therapy in Head-Mounted Display (HMD) (Solo), Immersive VR Therapy in a Head-Mounted Display (HMD) (Social)
- Where
- 7 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Dementia, Caregiver
WeCareAdvisor: A Web-Based Tool to Improve Quality of Life for Military Veterans With Dementia and Their Caregivers
This research will test the WeCareAdvisor tool for family caregivers of military veterans with dementia to help caregivers assess, manage and track behavioral symptoms and their contributing factors (e.g., pain, sleep…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Caregiver, Memory Disorders, Alzheimer Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04587583
- Testing
- WeCareAdvisor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Lewy Body Disease, Parkinson Disease Dementia
Learning to PERSEVERE: Peer Mentor Support and Caregiver Education in Lewy Body Dementia
The investigators propose to adapt, improve, and implement a peer mentor support and caregiver education (PERSEVERE) program to improve LBD-specific caregiving mastery.
- Conditions
- Lewy Body Disease, Parkinson Disease Dementia, Dementia With Lewy Bodies
- Trial name
- NCT04649164
- Testing
- Peer mentor support and caregiver intervention, Focus group to provide feedback on educational materials and mentoring program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Caregiver Burden
Building a Bridge (BAB) Between Clinical and Community Care
Dementia diagnosis triggers a transitional phase for the individuals and their families, often causing emotional distress and family conflicts due to the ambiguity of the illness and future trajectories.
- Trial name
- BAB (NCT03932812)
- Testing
- Options Counselor Health Educator (OC-HE) Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sato Ashida
Alzheimer Disease, Mild Memory Disturbance
The MObile AssessMENT of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Amnestic MCI and AD (MOMENT) Study
The purpose of this research study is to learn whether it is possible and useful for caregivers to report behavioral or psychological symptoms of people with mild memory problems or Alzheimer's disease through a smartphone mobile…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Mild Memory Disturbance, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- MOMENT (NCT04482036)
- Testing
- Mobile Phone Application Assessments, Standard Assessments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Alzheimer Disease
A Study of Zunveyl on Safety, Tolerability, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, and Caregiver Distress in Alzheimer's Disease (RESOLVE)
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of Zunveyl® over 12 weeks of routine clinical use in adults with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- RESOLVE (NCT07633470)
- Testing
- Zunveyl®
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Alpha Cognition, Inc
Dementia, Relation, Family
Gentle Gymnastics and Relationship Between Family Caregivers and Residents With Dementia in Nursing Homes
The goal of this multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial is to evaluate the effects of a joint practice of a Tai Chi inspired gymnastics programme in nursing home on the relationship between family caregivers and…
- Trial name
- NCT05686486
- Testing
- Tai Chi inspired gymnastics
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondation Mederic Alzheimer
Dementia, Caregiver Burden
Knowledge and Interpersonal Skills to Develop Exemplary Relationships (KINDER): Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of delivering the KINDER intervention to family caregivers to persons living with dementia.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Caregiver Burden, Relation, Family, Elder Abuse
- Trial name
- KINDER (NCT05783102)
- Testing
- Knowledge and Interpersonal Skills to Develop Exemplary Relationships
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
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
Family Caregivers, Dementia
Primary Care-based Study of an Online Workshop for Family Caregivers of PLWD
Many family and friend caregivers of persons living with dementia experience depression, stress, and other adverse health consequences due to the responsibilities of their caregiving role.
- Conditions
- Family Caregivers, Dementia, Self-management, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT06928467
- Testing
- Building Better Caregivers workshop
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Dementia
A Mobile Phone-based Intervention on Dementia Patients' Caregivers in Vietnam
Background: The growing number of older people with dementia increases demand on informal caregivers who lack information and skills, leading to a high psychological burden in care provision.
- Trial name
- NCT04958707
- Testing
- Information including knowledge and skills related to dementia patient care, Usual care
- Where
- 2 sites in Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Testing Tele-Savvy, an On-line Psychoeducation Program for Dementia Family Caregivers
The purpose of this study is to test the psychoeducational program "Tele-Savvy." Tele-Savvy is an internet based, group education program developed from an in person program called Savvy Caregiver.
- Trial name
- NCT03033875
- Testing
- Tele-Savvy, Healthy Living Education Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 261 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Health Related Social Needs (HRSN)
CommunityRx-Dementia
Caregivers of home-dwelling people with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD) are one of the most rapidly growing populations in the United States.
- Trial name
- CRx-D (NCT04146545)
- Testing
- Community Rx-Dementia "CRxD" Caregiver Resources
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
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
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Two Doses of Galantamine Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of two doses of galantamine (a drug for treating dementia) versus placebo in the treatment of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00253201
- Testing
- galantamine hydrobromide
- Volunteers
- 636 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.