Nutrition intervention for people with dementia at home
Feasibility Study of an Intervention to Provide Nutritional Care for People Living With Dementia at Home
This study tests a new nutrition program to help home caregivers support people with dementia in eating better and staying healthy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 162 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bournemouth University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Bournemouth and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05866094 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to refine and implement a nutrition intervention designed for individuals living with dementia who receive home care. It focuses on training home care workers and family caregivers to better assess and manage the nutritional needs of these individuals, addressing the challenges posed by dementia-related eating and swallowing difficulties. The intervention seeks to improve the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers by preventing malnutrition and its associated health risks. The study will assess the acceptability and feasibility of this approach within the home care setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with dementia who are at risk of malnutrition and have family support.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a formal diagnosis of dementia or are not currently receiving home care services may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the nutritional status and overall health of individuals with dementia living at home.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar nutritional interventions in care settings, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this novel home care approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Participants: People with dementia, their relatives, and home care workers Inclusion Criteria: People with Dementia * formal diagnosis or functional symptoms associated with probable dementia (assessed by a senior home care worker using the FAST). * have family member/friend providing care/support and resident in the same house as the person with dementia or living close by. * be currently or have recently (in last 6-months) been at risk of/experienced malnutrition in receipt of home care services. - For interviews, people with dementia will * be able to communicate fluently enough in English or provide informed consent with the assistance of a translator or family member to participate. * be able to recall their experiences of malnutrition and carer/home care worker responses well enough to discuss. Carers and Home Care Workers * currently or have recently (in last 6-months) provided care for someone with dementia at risk of/experiencing malnutrition. * able to communicate fluently enough in English or provide informed consent with the assistance of a translator or family member to participate. Exclusion Criteria: People with Dementia * Who are at end of life or on an end-of-life care pathway. * Permanently cared for in bed. * Do not have an informal caregiver. * having specialist nutritional support e.g., feeding via tube. Carers and Home Care Workers * have not recently (in last 6-months) provided care for someone with dementia at risk of/experiencing malnutrition. * not able to communicate fluently enough in English or provide informed consent
Where this trial is running
Bournemouth and 1 other locations
- Participating Home Care Organisations — Bournemouth, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
- Participating Home Care Organisation — Warrington, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jane Murphy, PhD — Bournemouth University
- Study coordinator: Gladys Yinusa, PhD
- Email: yinusagg@bournemouth.ac.uk
- Phone: 07713092432
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.