The Aging Brain ANSWERS Program (NCT03397667) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Aging Brain ANSWERS Program
United States236 participantsStarted 2018-08-01
Plain-language summary
This study will test the effectiveness of an intervention for Veterans diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the burden on their informal (family/friend) caregiver.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Veterans: 1)Diagnosis of AD or TBI 2) Receives Primary Care from Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC)
* Caregivers: 1) Primary caregiver (family or friend) of a Veteran with AD or TBI 2) Plans to provide care for 1 year or longer
* Both: 1) Over 18 years of age 2) Speak and understand English 3) access to telephone
Exclusion Criteria:
* Veterans: 1) Resides in nursing home or long term care facility 2) currently receiving care in GRACE clinic 3) Enrolled in ANSWERS-VA research study
* Caregivers: 1) Does not consider him/herself a caregiver for Veteran 2) Serious medical illness limiting ability to participate
* Both: Unable to contact within 10 calls Age \< 18 years Either caregiver or Veteran denies that they have AD or a TBI Either the caregiver or Veteran does not want to participate Not fluent in the English language Difficulty hearing or talking by telephone Has a terminal illness (e.g., cancer, end of life condition with decreased life expectancy, renal failure requiring dialysis) History of hospitalization for alcohol or drug abuse History of severe mental illness (e.g., suicidal tendencies, severe untreated depression or bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia) Prisoner or on house arrest
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
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Change from baseline Caregivers Quality of Life at 12 months