Improving palliative care for patients with late-stage Alzheimer's and their caregivers
Palliative Care for Persons with Late-stage Alzheimer's and Related Dementias and their Caregivers: a Randomized Clinical Trial
This study is looking at how special palliative care can help people with late-stage Alzheimer's and their family caregivers during hospital stays, by comparing a personalized care approach to regular information, to see which one makes life better for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10890647 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing specialized palliative care for individuals suffering from late-stage Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, along with support for their family caregivers. The study involves a randomized clinical trial where participants are divided into two groups: one receiving tailored palliative care and caregiver education, and the other receiving standard educational materials. The goal is to enhance symptom management and improve the quality of life for both patients and caregivers during hospitalizations. By utilizing a rapid screening system, the research aims to address the unique needs of this population effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with late-stage Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who are currently hospitalized, along with their family caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the late stages of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, or those who are not hospitalized, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and symptom management for patients with late-stage Alzheimer's and provide essential support to their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that palliative care can improve outcomes in serious illnesses, but this specific approach for late-stage Alzheimer's has not been extensively tested, making it a novel initiative.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hanson, Laura C — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Hanson, Laura C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.