A Relational Research Recruitment and Engagement Intervention for Cognitive Aging Research (NCT05444244) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Relational Research Recruitment and Engagement Intervention for Cognitive Aging Research
United States182 participantsStarted 2022-08-01
Plain-language summary
Despite well-documented disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (AD) prevalence, incidence, treatment, and mortality, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (e.g. racial/ethnic minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged persons) are under-represented in clinical research. Existing research recruitment approaches are rarely designed to accommodate the priorities, concerns, and constraints relevant to participants from diverse backgrounds. To address these gaps, the investigators developed a research recruitment and engagement model, the Participant Oriented Research Engagement Model that centers and prioritizes relational aspects of research engagement, research participant needs, and systematically address socioeconomic determinants (i.e. unmet needs) that may limit accessibility of research. The investigators propose to test the effectiveness of the Brain Health Community (BHC) Registry recruitment and engagement intervention, as compared to standard research recruitment strategies in modifying enrollment rates, participant satisfaction, and engagement. The investigators hypothesize that the BHC Registry will yield greater enrollment rates, higher satisfaction, and better ratings of relational engagement.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria for Participants Ages 40 or Older:
* English-speaking
* Interested in learning about research opportunities related to aging, brain health, and caregiving
* If evidence of a lack of decision-making capacity is present, presence and consent from a legally authorized representative (LAR) in addition to assent from the participant with cognitive challenges
Inclusion Criteria for Caregiver Participants Ages 18 or Older:
* English-speaking
* Has had previous or current contact (phone, in-person, coordination of services, etc.) with a person with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia at least monthly and provides unpaid support to the individual which can be health, financial, social, or logistical in nature
* Interested in learning about research opportunities related to aging and brain health, particularly related to care for people living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia
Exclusion Criteria for Participants Ages 40 or Older:
* Is not interested in learning about research opportunities related to aging and brain health
* Under 40 years of age and/or no ADRD caregiving experience
* Evidence of a lack of decision-making capacity and LAR cannot be found or contacted
* Populations who are completely blind or completely deaf
Exclusion Criteria for Caregiver Participants Ages 18 or Older:
* Frequency of contact with the person with ADRD is or has been less than monthly
* Nature of contact does not involve providing supports for person with ADRD, o…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Number of Participants Enrolled in Each Recruitment Arm