Caregiver-assisted pain management for older adults with dementia

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.