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The Caregiver Resource Room (CRR): Using Technology to Enhance Support for Dementia Family Caregivers

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · May 16, 2024

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Trial Information

Current as of March 13, 2025

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Dementia Family Caregivers

ClinConnect Summary

In 2023, approximately 6.7 million diagnosed cases of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) were reported in the United States, with 83% of the caregiving burden shouldered by unpaid family members or friends. The duration of ADRD varies between 4-20 years, during which individuals often transition into a state of complete dependency. Without family caregivers, the long-term services and support system would be unsustainable. The dearth of accessible support for ADRD caregivers constitutes a significant public health emergency. Caregivers are frequently uncertain of which service...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • Primary caregiver of a community-dwelling person with dementia (PwD)
  • • Greater or equal to 18 years of age
  • • Able to use the internet and has internet access
  • • English-speaking
  • • Does not exhibit cognitive impairment (e.g., scoring below 3 on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire, SPMSQ)
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Not a primary caregiver to a community-dwelling person with dementia (PwD)
  • • Under 18-years-old,
  • • Does not speak English
  • • Evidence of cognitive impairment

Trial Officials

Francesca Falzarano, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of Southern California

About University Of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC) is a prestigious research institution located in Los Angeles, California, known for its commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in various fields, including medicine and health sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, USC leverages its extensive resources, interdisciplinary expertise, and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct cutting-edge research aimed at improving patient outcomes and public health. The university fosters collaboration among its diverse faculty and students, ensuring a dynamic environment for the development and implementation of clinical studies that adhere to the highest ethical and scientific standards. Through its clinical trials, USC aims to contribute to the advancement of medical science and the translation of research findings into practical applications that benefit communities locally and globally.

Locations

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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