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A Trial of a Multi-component Individualized Telephone-based Support Intervention for Adult-child Caregivers Caring for Parents With Dementia

Stopped: Study Never Began

0Started 2018-09

Plain-language summary

This is the first randomized controlled trial exploring the implementation of a multi-component individualized telephone-based support intervention for adult-child caregivers caring for parents with dementia in China. Results hold the potential to inform the further development of family caregiver supportive services.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary caregivers being adult children (age 18 or older) who have spent at least 2 hours per day over the last 3 months caring for a parent with a diagnosis of dementia. * Must have telephone access. * Caregivers will not end their primary caregiving role within 6 months of study enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment or intellectual disability. * Those who are providing care for another relative with chronic physical or mental diseases. * Pregnant women (Because it is unlikely that this group would be primary caregivers except in exceptional circumstances, the consideration of which was beyond the scope of this research).

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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.

What they're measuring

Caregiver Burden

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03378050

SponsorYale University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-01

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