Virtual program for managing dementia care
The Aging Brain Care Virtual Program
NA · Indiana University · NCT06245499
This study is testing a virtual program to see if regular online support from nurses or social workers can help people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers manage symptoms and stress better.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 860 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Indiana University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| Trial ID | NCT06245499 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The Aging Brain Care Virtual Program is an intervention designed to support patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through virtual visits conducted by registered nurses or social workers. Over the course of one year, care partners will receive tailored monthly visits for the first three months, followed by quarterly check-ins based on individual needs. The program utilizes validated assessment tools to identify and address the specific needs of patients and caregivers, focusing on managing behavioral symptoms, caregiver stress, medication, comorbidities, and advance care planning.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are individuals aged 65 and older with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who are active primary care patients.
Not a fit: Patients who are enrolled in hospice care or living in long-term care facilities may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of care and support for patients with dementia and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with virtual interventions for dementia care, indicating that this approach is promising and not entirely novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Patient Inclusion Criteria: * 65 and older, * active primary care patient (visit in past 14 months), * diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) based on ICD criteria in primary care problems list. Patient Exclusion Criteria: * enrolled in hospice at the study start (study screening)or * living in a long term care nursing facility. Care Partners Inclusion Criteria: * 18 and older, * able to access a phone or computer for intervention delivery in English, and * identified in the EMR as the emergency contact or as the primary care partner. Care Partners Exclusion Criteria: - Individuals who decline to participate in the ABCV intervention
Where this trial is running
Indianapolis, Indiana
- Regenstrief Institute, Inc. — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alexia M Torke, MD, MS — Regenstrief Institute, Inc.
- Study coordinator: Emily S Burke, BA
- Email: esburke@regenstrief.org
- Phone: 317-274-9047
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.
Conditions: Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Telehealth, Virtual intervention, Aging brain care