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The Care for America's Aging Study

United States120 participantsStarted 2026-07-01

Plain-language summary

Care for America's Aging is a randomized pilot study investigating whether a home health aide training intervention consisting of enhanced dementia-specific curriculum content will improve: 1) behavioral symptoms of older adult persons living with dementia or cognitive impairment (PLWD/CI) and 2) global health-related quality of life among PLWD/CI and their care partners.

Who can participate

Age range

60 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.

Inclusion Criteria for Patients: * Age 60 years and above * Patients in Mass General Brigham healthcare system * Mild cognitive impairment or dementia diagnosis of no greater than mild-moderate severity * Discharge plan includes referral to home care services * As all surveys have been validated in English, we will limit participation to potential participants able to read English. Exclusion Criteria for Patients: * Discharge to Medicare short-term rehab only * Lack of care partner * Enrolled in palliative care (projected survival \< 6 months) * Clinical severity of dementia that is moderate or greater * Any active clinical issues barring safe participation * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)-blind score below cutoff * University of California, San Diego Brief Assessment of Capacity to Consent (UBACC) score below cutoff

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

Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Questionnaire

Timeframe: 6 Months

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Global Health, 10-item

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06021704

SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-06-28

Contact for this trial

Vivian Anable Eme

857-238-6009 VANABLEEME@mgh.harvard.edu

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