Comparing Structured Retrieval Practice and Reading-Based Education for Dementia Caregivers (NCT07413406) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparing Structured Retrieval Practice and Reading-Based Education for Dementia Caregivers
United States65 participantsStarted 2025-10-03
Plain-language summary
Caring for a person living with dementia can be stressful, and many family caregivers report limited access to effective educational resources for managing dementia-related behaviors and caregiver stress. This study will evaluate a learning-based educational intervention called structured retrieval practice (SRP), which is designed to improve long-term learning by encouraging repeated recall of information with feedback. Informal dementia caregivers will be randomly assigned to learn caregiving and self-care strategies using either SRP or a traditional reading-based educational approach. Participants will be assessed on their knowledge, confidence in caregiving skills, stress levels, and perceptions of dementia-related behavioral symptoms over multiple follow-up periods. The study will also examine whether the SRP intervention is feasible and acceptable for caregivers in real-world settings.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 50 years or older
* Informal (unpaid) caregiver for a family member or friend living with dementia
* Providing ongoing assistance or support to the individual with dementia
* Reports moderate to high perceived stress, defined as a score of 14 or higher on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
* Able to speak and read English
* Able to complete study procedures either in person or remotely
* Has access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access
* Willing and able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Paid or professional caregivers (e.g., home health aides)
* Caregivers younger than 50 years of age
* Caregivers reporting low perceived stress (PSS-10 score below 14)
* Caregivers providing assistance to an individual without evidence of cognitive - impairment, as determined by a dementia screening interview (AD8 score \< 2)
* Inability to complete study procedures due to cognitive, sensory, or technological limitations
* Failure to meet study screening requirements or provide informed consent
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?
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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.