Accurate WiFi-Based Localization of Dementia Patients For Caregiver Support: (NCT03360019) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Accurate WiFi-Based Localization of Dementia Patients For Caregiver Support:
United States13 participantsStarted 2021-01-27
Plain-language summary
In this Phase II SBIR project we will enhance a wireless WiFi-based insole that was designed and successfully tested during a Phase I trial with elderly persons with dementia and their caregivers, and then investigate its efficacy in terms of caregiver activity, burden, and quality of life in Phase II. Evaluation will use semi-structured interviews and participant observation data collected from professional and family caregivers of patients with moderate or mild dementia.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Persons With Dementia Resides in memory care or skilled nursing
* Moderate dementia (MMSE of 10-18)
* Ambulatory (without or with cane, walker or wheelchair assist)
* A legal proxy that can provide consent
Persons With Dementia Resides in independent living setting in community.
* Mild dementia (MMSE of 19-25)
* Ambulatory (without or with cane, walker or wheelchair assist).
* Has a legal proxy that can provide consent.
Care Partners
* Speaks English
* Be 21 years of age or over
* Has at least three times per week direct contact with person with dementia (PWD)
* Consents to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Is not fluent in written or spoken English
* Indicate an unwillingness to use the Activlink
* History of Major Mental Illness for patient or caregiver
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.