Mobile app to help caregivers of Alzheimer's patients

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 evaluates the effectiveness of the Brain CareNotes mobile health application in reducing caregiver burden and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Over 39 months, 160 unpaid caregivers will be randomized to use either the Brain CareNotes app or an education-only control app for 12 months. The primary outcomes will measure caregiver-reported symptoms and distress using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory at baseline, six, and twelve months. Secondary outcomes will assess caregiver depressive symptoms and acute care utilization.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:

* Self-identified primary unpaid caregiver of a person diagnosed with ADRD (at any stage) who are:
* Receiving primary care and
* Community-dwelling;
* English literate;
* Age ≥ 18 years

Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:

* Care recipient is a permanent resident of an extended care facility (nursing home);
* Involvement in another clinical trial that would prevent or interfere with study objectives;
* Sensory or other impairment prohibiting the use of a mobile touchscreen device or other study activity (after correction)

Where it's running

• IU Health
  Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting
• Community Health Network
  Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Richard J Holden, PhD — Indiana University
• Study coordinator: Miriam J Rodriguez, PhD
• Email: mijrodri@iu.edu
• Phone: (812) 856-1661

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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.