Collaborative Care Coordination Program for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (NCT05281744) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Collaborative Care Coordination Program for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
United States2,160 participantsStarted 2022-05-27
Plain-language summary
This is a randomized, pragmatic clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a collaborative care-coordination program embedded in a health plan for people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) and their care partners versus usual care. The study population will include community-dwelling Medicare Advantage members living with ADRD and their care partners. Outcomes will be healthcare utilization outcomes of individuals with ADRD and include emergency department visits, outpatient visits, avoidable emergency department visits, and admission to long-term care facilities.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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.
Community-dwelling Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage members with ADRD and their caregivers will be selected to participate in the trial based on the following inclusion/exclusion criteria:
Inclusion Criteria (for members with ADRD)
* Member of Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage plan
* Medical and pharmacy insurance coverage in at least the prior 12 months
* Have ≥1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for ADRD or dispensing for pharmacological treatment for ADRD in the prior 12 months
Exclusion Criteria (for members with ADRD):
* Reside in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility
* Enrolled in a hospice program
* Receiving or have received the Dementia Care Consultation program as part of the existing program at the time of enrollment
Inclusion Criteria (for caregivers)
* Age 18 years or older
* Assume primary responsibility for members
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.
1This trial focused on reducing emergency department visits for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through a care coordination program — do you know what the results showed, and does that kind of approach exist in our area?
2Since this study has already been completed, is there any published data on whether the collaborative care coordination model actually helped families avoid unnecessary ER visits, and would that information change how we manage care at home?
3Emergency department visits can be especially distressing for someone with dementia — based on what this trial was studying, are there specific warning signs or situations where we should have a clearer plan in place to avoid going to the ER?
4Is a care coordination program like the one tested in this trial something that my doctor's practice or a local health system already offers, or is it something we'd have to seek out separately?
5Given that this was a care coordination study rather than a drug trial, what does my doctor think is the most practical way to apply lessons from this kind of research to our specific caregiving situation right now?
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.