Caregiver-assisted pain management for older adults with dementia
Caregiver-assisted Pain Coping Skills Training for Dementia Pilot Study
This study is testing a program that trains caregivers to help older adults with mild to moderate dementia manage their chronic pain better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Duke University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Durham, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06854718 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop a caregiver-assisted pain coping skills training program specifically for older adults suffering from mild to moderate dementia who experience chronic pain. The program will involve training caregivers to help patients learn and apply pain coping skills, thereby enhancing the patients' ability to manage their pain effectively. By involving caregivers, the study seeks to improve their understanding of pain assessment and management strategies, which is crucial as dementia progresses. The study will recruit 30 patient-caregiver dyads, focusing on optimizing treatment outcomes through caregiver involvement.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include older adults aged 50 and above with mild to moderate dementia who experience chronic pain that interferes with their daily functioning.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or have severe behavioral problems may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve pain management and quality of life for older adults with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in caregiver-assisted interventions for managing pain in dementia patients, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients: * Mild or moderate dementia * Pain on most days for at least 3 months that interferes with function * Living at home (non-institutional) * Age ≥ 50 * English Speaking Caregivers: * Provides on average at least 4 hours/day of care/assistance to the patient * Age ≥ 18 * English Speaking Exclusion Criteria: Patient and caregivers * Lacking capacity for interview or unable to provide informed consent/assent. * Visual or hearing impairments or severe behavioral problems that preclude participation. * Too sick to participate.
Where this trial is running
Durham, North Carolina
- Duke University Medical Center — Durham, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Laura Porter, Ph.D — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Laura Porter, Ph.D
- Email: Laura.Porter@duke.edu
- Phone: 919-416-3436
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.