Search / Trial NCT06225986

Living Memory Home-4-Dementia Care Pairs

Launched by WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY · Jan 17, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 08, 2024

Not yet recruiting

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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 Care pa...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 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
  • * does not exhibit cognitive impairment (e.g., scoring \< 3 on the SPMSQ)
  • * able to use the internet and has internet access.
  • PwD
  • * if the caregiver deems the PwD able
  • * the PwD scores \< 8 on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ)
  • * demonstrates capacity to consent to a low-risk study as indicated by a score of ≥9 on the University of California-San Diego Brief Assessment of Capacity to Consent.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Family Caregivers:
  • * 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:
  • * 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.

About Weill Medical College Of Cornell University

Weill Medical College of Cornell University is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing medical research and education. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, it focuses on innovative healthcare solutions and the development of new therapies across various medical disciplines. The institution is committed to fostering collaborative research efforts that enhance patient care and improve health outcomes. With a robust infrastructure and a team of experienced researchers and clinicians, Weill Cornell aims to translate scientific discoveries into practical applications, ensuring a strong emphasis on ethical standards and regulatory compliance throughout the clinical trial process.

Locations

New York, New York, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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