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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Online program to help caregivers of dementia patients

Official title: Caregiver as Navigator: Develop Skills Online (CAN-DO) Developing Dementia Family Caregiver Mastery for Navigating Complex Health, Social Service, Legal, Financial, and Family Systems

Run by Emory University · NCT06177990 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing an online program to see if it can help family caregivers of dementia patients feel more skilled and confident in supporting their loved ones.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment270 (estimated)
SponsorEmory University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Atlanta, Georgia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 26, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 2028
Study endsMarch 2028
Registry record updatedJanuary 12, 2026
Trial IDNCT06177990 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are family members or friends providing at least 4 hours of informal care per week to a community-dwelling person living with dementia.

Probably not a fit

Patients who may not benefit from this study include those whose caregivers plan to move them to an institutional setting within the next six months or those currently enrolled in hospice.

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 enhance the skills and confidence of family caregivers who provide support to individuals living with dementia through an online course called CAN-DO. A total of 270 caregivers will be enrolled and randomly assigned to take the course immediately or after a waiting period. Participants will engage in interviews before and after the course, with the entire study lasting six months. The program focuses on teaching caregivers how to navigate healthcare and other essential systems, thereby improving their ability to support their loved ones in community settings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly empower caregivers, improving their ability to manage care for dementia patients and potentially delaying the need for institutional care.

How similar studies have gone: Preliminary efficacy data supports the CAN-DO program, indicating that similar approaches have shown promise in enhancing caregiver skills.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* Family member or friend providing at least 4 hours per week of informal care for a community-dwelling person living with ADRD
* 18 years or older
* Has internet access
* Does not have to co-reside with the individual
* Understands, speaks, and reads English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Family caregiver plans to move care recipient to an institutional setting within the next six months
* Care recipient currently enrolled in hospice

Where it's running

  • Emory Roybal Center for Dementia Caregiving Mastery
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States     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.