Applying CSNAT in HBPC as an Approach to Elder Mistreatment Risk Reduction (NCT07749482) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Applying CSNAT in HBPC as an Approach to Elder Mistreatment Risk Reduction
United States80 participantsStarted 2026-08
Plain-language summary
This study will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool (CSNAT) intervention for family caregivers of older adults receiving home-based primary care. The CSNAT is a structured, caregiver-centered approach designed to identify caregiver support needs and facilitate supportive problem-solving conversations between clinicians and family caregivers.
Family caregivers will be assigned to either the CSNAT intervention or a comparison group receiving usual care. Feasibility will be evaluated through participant recruitment, retention, and intervention adherence. Acceptability will be assessed through qualitative interviews with caregivers who participate in the intervention.
The study will also examine the preliminary effects of the CSNAT intervention on caregiver outcomes, including caregiver strain, physical well-being, mental well-being, and emotional management. In addition, the study will explore whether improvements in caregiver well-being are associated with a reduced risk of situations that may contribute to harm or neglect of the older adult receiving care.
This pilot study will provide information on the practicality of implementing the CSNAT intervention in home-based primary care and will inform the design of future larger-scale studies.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Be 18 years of age or older.
* Self-report as providing consistent care to an older adult who receives medical home visits by a nurse practitioner as part of the UTMB Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program.
* Provides consistent care to an older adult which includes one or more of the following: a) Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), b) Medication management, c) Medical or nursing-related tasks
* Provides consistent care to an adult age 65 years or older.
* Be able to read, speak, and understand English.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Does not provide consistent home care (including assistance with ADLs, medication management, or medical/nursing tasks)
* Provides care to a patient who is under 65 years of age
* Provides care to a patient not enrolled in the UTMB Health HBPC program
* Provides care to a patient not receiving in-home visits by a nurse practitioner.
* Is younger than 18 years of age
* Is unable to read or speak English
* Has an obvious neurological or psychiatric condition that may affect participation
* Has communication deficits that may impact ability to participate
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
1
Recruitment Feasibility
Timeframe: During participant recruitment (up to 12 months).
2
Participant Acceptability of CSNAT Intervention
Timeframe: From posttest to two weeks following completion of the post-intervention assessment
3
Participant Retention
Timeframe: From enrollment through completion of post-intervention assessments (approximately 1 month).
4
Intervention Adherence
Timeframe: From intervention initiation through completion of the one-month follow-up discussion.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07749482
SponsorThe University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston