Learning Skills Together: A caregiver training program to boost confidence for caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and related dementias
Official title: Learning Skills Together: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Complex Care Skills Intervention to Improve AD/ADRD Caregiver Self-Efficacy
Funded at Case Western Reserve University · NIH-11372093 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A caregiver training program for adults caring for someone with Alzheimer's or related dementias to build confidence and competence in complex caregiving tasks at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Case Western Reserve University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cleveland, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2022 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $610,855 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG077554-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11372093 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adult caregivers (likely 21+ years old) of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias who perform complex care tasks.
✕Less likely to help
Caregivers who do not participate in the training or who do not find the program relevant to their caregiving situation may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a structured, caregiver-focused program designed to improve how confident and capable family members feel when managing medical tasks and daily care for someone with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. It uses a randomized controlled design to compare the new complex care skills training against usual care, with research grounded in psychoeducation to help caregivers cope and perform tasks more effectively. Participation would involve caregivers completing training modules and submitting feedback over time to measure changes in self-efficacy and caregiver burden. The study is led by Case Western Reserve University and targets adult family members who provide substantial, complex care at home.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, caregivers may feel more capable and less overwhelmed, potentially improving both caregiver well-being and the quality of care provided to people with AD/ADRD.
How similar studies have gone: Past caregiver training efforts show mixed results; this study builds on established psychoeducation approaches and tests them in the specific context of AD/ADRD caregiving.
Where this research is happening
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meyer, Kylie Nicole — Case Western Reserve University
- Study coordinator: Meyer, Kylie Nicole
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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.