Creating a tailored intervention for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients
Official title: Designing a Tailored Primary Care Intervention to Manage the Burden of Caring for Patients Living with Alzheimer's Disease (or a Related Dementia)
Run by University Hospital, Tours · NCT06852326 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to create a personalized support program for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's to help them manage their unique challenges better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Tours Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Amboise and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 21, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 2026 |
| Study ends | May 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06852326 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study include informal caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, as well as healthcare professionals involved in their care.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are professional caregivers or do not have a direct caregiving role may not benefit from this study.
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 design a customized primary care intervention to support caregivers of patients living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. It will utilize a Delphi-modified consensus method involving panels of caregivers, healthcare professionals, and academic experts to determine the most effective intervention strategies. The process will include multiple rounds of feedback and scoring to refine the proposed interventions, followed by an assessment of their acceptability among the participating communities. The goal is to develop a comprehensive intervention that addresses the unique challenges faced by caregivers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the support and resources available to caregivers of Alzheimer's patients, enhancing their well-being and ability to provide care.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using a Delphi consensus method is established, the specific focus on tailored interventions for Alzheimer's caregivers is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare professionals who are members of the 3 CPTSs included and who agree to participate * Adult informal carers of patients living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia from the 3 CPTS who agree to participate * University experts: general practitioners, geriatric mobile team doctor, advanced practice nurse, clinical psychologist, biostatistical methodologist. Some of them had already taken part in the steering committee for ISAMA's exploratory qualitative and quantitative studies. Exclusion Criteria: \- Professional carers
Where it's running
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CPTS Asclepios
Amboise, France Recruiting -
CPTS Est Cher
Sancergues, France Recruiting -
CPTS Pays d'Iroise
Saint-Renan, France Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Clarisse DIBAO-DINA, Pr
- Email: clarisse.dibao-dina@univ-tours.fr
- Phone: 02 47 36 60 19
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.