Preparing Successful Aging Through Dementia Literacy Education And Navigation (PLAN)-Home (NCT05225818) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Preparing Successful Aging Through Dementia Literacy Education And Navigation (PLAN)-Home
Stopped: Our study design changed
United States0Started 2022-06-01
Plain-language summary
Rapid growth in elderly population and higher prevalence of dementia necessitates further attention to dementia. Even though early detection and continuing care are mainstays of dementia care, limited access to dementia diagnosis and dementia care planning for elders could be attributed to factors like low dementia literacy-the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic dementia-related information and services to make appropriate health decisions-and lack of social support. Developing innovative pathways to transition families of individuals with probable dementia into healthcare access for early diagnosis of dementia and timely dementia care planning can benefit patients and the patients' families. To this end, the investigators' study aims are to develop a home-based intervention program for dementia evaluation, education, and care planning and test its feasibility and acceptability in a pilot study.
Who can participate
Age range
65 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 (Patient):
* Age 65 years or older
* Enrolled in home-based primary care
* Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) \<24
* Has a caregiver who lives in the same household or has at least weekly interactions
* Able to consent or has a proxy available for consent
* Written consent to participate in the study
Inclusion Criteria (Caregiver):
* Age 18 years or older
* Able to read, write, and speak English
* Lives in the same household with an older adult with MMSE \<24 or has at least weekly interactions
* Written consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria (Patient):
* Previous dementia diagnosis
* All Axis I diagnoses other than depressive disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or substance use disorder)
* Neurological disorders other than Alzheimer's disease that might affect cognition (e.g., stroke)
* Use of psychotropic drugs including antipsychotics
Exclusion Criteria (Caregiver):
* Plan to move from the area within 6 months
* Active treatment for a terminal illness or in hospice
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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Number of participants linked to medical service for dementia