GAPcareAD: A Brief Emergency Department Intervention to Address Post-Fall Care Needs of Persons L… (NCT07563270) | Clinical Trial Compass
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GAPcareAD: A Brief Emergency Department Intervention to Address Post-Fall Care Needs of Persons Living With Dementia and Care Partners
700 participantsStarted 2026-09-30
Plain-language summary
Persons living with dementia (PLWD) are at significantly increased risk for falls, which are the leading cause of emergency department (ED) visits in this population and contribute to serious injuries, functional decline, and caregiver burden. GAPcareAD is an ED-initiated, caregiver-inclusive intervention designed to address fall risk at the point of care. This multi-site trial will compare GAPcareAD (intervention) to usual care for 350 PLWD and caregivers after a fall.
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:
* Community-dwelling adult (living at home or assisted living) 65 years-old or older presenting to ED after a fall within the last seven days
* Fall not due to syncope or external force (i.e., struck by car,assault, intoxication)
* Fall not due to serious illness (i.e., stroke, acute myocardial infarction)
* Patients have an identified caregiver
* Patient must have known ADRD or score ≥2 on the AD8 Dementia Interview.
* Anticipated to be discharged to home/assisted living/rehabilitation at the time of consent (i.e. not admitted)
* The patient and/or caregiver have a reliable phone number where they can be reached throughout the intervention
Exclusion Criteria:
* Living in a nursing home
* Patients are admitted to the hospital
* Patients who have advanced cancer and/or are in hospice
* Patients have presence of injuries that prevent mobilization (i.e. pelvic or lower extremity fractures)
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 is listed as 'not yet recruiting' — do you know when it's expected to open, and would it be worth revisiting as an option once enrollment begins?
2The GAPcareAD study focuses on what happens after a fall in the emergency department — given my loved one's current situation, do you think the fall-related care gaps this trial is trying to address are something we're already experiencing or at risk for?
3Since this is a Phase NA behavioral or care intervention study rather than a drug trial, can you help me understand what 'participating' would actually look like day-to-day, and how demanding it might be for both the person living with dementia and the care partner?
4The trial is specifically designed for people living with Alzheimer's or related dementia who have had falls — is my family member's current stage of dementia and fall history the kind of situation this study is designed for, or would standard post-fall care be more appropriate right now?
5If we're interested in this trial, are there other existing programs or resources for post-fall care and dementia support that we should be using in the meantime while we wait for this study to open?
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.