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Fostering Positive Interactions Between Staff and Residents in Assisted Living

Official title: Fostering Positive Care Interactions in Assisted Living

Run by University of Maryland, Baltimore · NCT07378800 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a four-step approach to help staff in assisted living sites interact more positively with residents who have dementia.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages55 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore
Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Columbia, Maryland and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 5, 2026
Main results expectedMarch 31, 2028
Study endsAugust 31, 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT07378800 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 55 and older residing in participating assisted living communities with evidence of ADRD (Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination score ≤ 20).

Probably not a fit

Residents without ADRD or those in communities not benefiting from the intervention may not experience improvements in staff interactions.

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

What this trial studies

This interventional study in assisted living communities aims to improve the quality of staff-resident interactions for residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The 6-month FPCI-AL program uses a research facilitator to guide environment and policy changes, staff education, individualized care interaction plans, and ongoing mentoring. The study will assess feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy on interaction quality and resident behavioral outcomes. A second arm with Education Only will help compare the impact of additional supportive components.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, residents may experience improved interactions with staff and potential reductions in distress and resistiveness to care.

How similar studies have gone: Prior work in staff training and environmental/policy modifications suggests feasibility and potential benefits for care interactions in dementia care settings.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* 55 years of age or older
* currently residing in a participating community
* Evidence of ADRD based on a score ≤20 on the Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination

Exclusion Criteria:

* Admitted to the assisted living for short term care

Where it's running

  • Caraway Assisted Living
    Elkton, Maryland, United States     Recruiting
  • Lorien Harmony Hall
    Columbia, Maryland, United States     Active not recruiting
  • Lorien Taneytown
    Taneytown, Maryland, United States     Active not recruiting

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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.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.