Technology-based screening and support for caregiver neglect in dementia
Official title: Primary Care Screening and Intervention for Caregiving Assessment and Support for Patients With Dementia: Technology-Based Intervention Usability and Pilot Testing
Run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University · NCT07146581 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pilot test will see if a new dementia caregiver screening tool and a mobile-app–based support program can help identify elder neglect and improve care, compared with standard care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Weill Medical College of Cornell University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 16, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07146581 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are primary informal caregivers (age 21+) of a patient at least 60 with diagnosed dementia who requires assistance with at least one activity of daily living and can participate in English.
✕Probably not a fit
Caregivers who do not read or speak English well, cannot travel to study sites, or do not provide substantial in-person care may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project develops a caregiver-nearness screening tool for primary care clinics and a related support program that can be used in person or via an Android app. The current phase focuses on refining the screening tool and the delivery method. A three-arm clinical comparison will examine how well the screening works alone and when combined with the support program versus standard care. The study addresses elder abuse and neglect in older adults with dementia, with a focus on caregiver-related neglect.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could improve early identification of mistreatment and provide clearer paths to support for caregivers and patients.
How similar studies have gone: Prior tools for elder mistreatment in cognitively intact adults exist, but this study adapts tools and supports specifically for dementia-related neglect and caregiver involvement.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Caregiver Inclusion Criteria * 21 years old or older * Provides care for a patient of Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian who meets the following criteria: (pilot only) * Patient is at least 60 years old * Patient has diagnosed dementia * Patient requires assistance with at least 1 ADL * Self-identifies as primary informal caregiver for an older adult * Provides 8 or more hours per week of direct care (may include logistics, oversight, observation, as well as hands-on care, but must include at least some in-person assistance) * Can read and speak English at a 6th grade level or above * Not blind or deaf * No active plan to disengage from providing care to the older adult within the next year * Ability to travel to the COA or CABR for study activities and/or attend study session(s) virtually through Zoom on their personal device Caregiver Exclusion Criteria * Non-fluent English speaker * Hired caregiver * Provides care for a patient in hospice care * Too ill or weak to complete the interviews (per the interviewer)
Where it's running
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Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anthony Rosen, MD — Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Chelsie Burchett, PhD
- Email: cob2014@med.cornell.edu
- Phone: 6469627141
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.