WeCareAdvisor Study for Caregivers of People Living With Dementia (NCT05012410) | Clinical Trial Compass
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WeCareAdvisor Study for Caregivers of People Living With Dementia
United States262 participantsStarted 2021-12-13
Plain-language summary
The WeCareAdvisor is an online tool to help caregivers manage behavioral and psychological symptoms of people living with dementia. The trial will evaluate its efficacy to reduce caregiver distress, improve confidence managing behaviors, as well as reduce occurrences and severity of behavioral and psychological symptoms.
Visit https://wecareadvisorstudy.com/ for more information.
Who can participate
Age range
21 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:
* self-identify as the primary caregiver to the person living with memory loss or dementia;
* has been a primary caregiver for at least 6 months;
* report managing \>1 behavioral symptom(s) in the past month;
* has an email account or smartphone (to receive daily tips and reminder messages);
* English speaking;
* has own smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer and access to Internet;
* If person living with dementia is on an anti-dementia or psychotropic medication, they must be on a stable dose for at least 60 days prior to enrollment.
* If caregiver is on an anti-depression or other psychotropic medication, they must be on a stable does for at least 60 days prior to enrollment
* Lives in the United States or US territory
Exclusion Criteria:
* Caregiver currently involved in another clinical trial of psychosocial or educational interventions for dementia;
* Caregiver has a visual impairment that prohibits interaction with the tool, and/or have a hearing impairment sufficient to prohibit telephone communication;
* Caregiver reports person living with dementia is not responsive to his/her environment (e.g., unable to understand short commands or recognize a person coming in/out of the room);
* Caregiver reports person living with dementia is an active suicide risk
* Caregiver reports person living with dementia is likely to have an imminent placement in a long-term care facility (within 6 months).
* Either caregiver/person living with dementia ha…
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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Short-term Change in Caregiver Distress with Behaviors
Timeframe: 1 Month
2
Long-term Change in Caregiver Distress with Behaviors (3-Months)
Timeframe: 3 months
3
Short-Term Change in Caregiver Confidence Managing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Timeframe: 1 month
4
Long-Term Change in Caregiver Confidence Managing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Timeframe: 3 months
5
Short-Term Change in Person Living with Dementia- Frequency of Behaviors by Severity
Timeframe: 1 Month
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Long-Term Change in Person Living with Dementia- Frequency of Behaviors by Severity