Improving Caregiver Support for Dementia Patients
Care Planning for a Loved One With Dementia: Knowledge, Preparing for Decisions, and Emotions
This study is testing whether a video guide can better support caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and related dementias compared to regular information sheets.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Massachusetts General Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT05165186 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a video decision aid intervention compared to enhanced usual care for caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). A total of 150 caregivers will be randomly assigned to either the video intervention group or a control group that receives an informational sheet. Data will be collected through brief interviews conducted at the Massachusetts General Hospital Memory Disorders Unit, focusing on knowledge, decisional conflict, preferences, and caregiver burden. The study seeks to provide insights into how different support methods can impact caregivers over time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are caregivers aged 18 or older who care for someone with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias and can communicate in English.
Not a fit: Patients who are not caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance the support and resources available to caregivers of dementia patients, reducing their burden and improving decision-making.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with video decision aids in healthcare settings, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All participants must be age 18 or older. * Participants must be able to speak and understand English. * Participants must be a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's Disease, frontotemporal dementia, or a related dementia * Participants should be able to understand the purpose and risks of the study and provide signed and dated informed consent and authorization to use protected health information (PHI) in accordance with national and local participant privacy regulations. Exclusion Criteria: \* Participants who are not able to tolerate or perform the procedures or assessments.
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Brad C Dickerson, MD — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Amy Marchesano, LMCH
- Email: AMARCHESANO@mgh.harvard.edu
- Phone: 617-726-4587
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.