Virtual Patient Behavioral Response Training for Family Caregivers

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

156 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-05-15

Study Completion Date

2021-05-30

Brief Summary

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Our study is designed to help caregivers of someone with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia to understand and deal with the difficult behaviors of a person with dementia.

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Detailed Description

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The goal of this study is to develop and evaluate the Caring Response mobile app, containing a training that builds skills and stimulates practice. The investigators are evaluating different materials, which may encourage caregiver participation, enable user interaction, and promote better assimilation of concepts. The research team is designing the program to help to enhance caregivers' skills to deal with difficult behaviors, reduce distress, and improve quality of life.

Conditions

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Alzheimer Disease

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Virtual Patient Behavioral Response Training

Caring Response mobile app with a behavioral training.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Caring Response App

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive the Caring Response mobile app containing the Virtual Patient Behavioral Response Training.

Educational Training

Traditional educational program.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Traditional Educational/Resources Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a traditional educational/resources program, containing a workbook and online resources.

Interventions

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Caring Response App

Participants will receive the Caring Response mobile app containing the Virtual Patient Behavioral Response Training.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Traditional Educational/Resources Program

Participants will receive a traditional educational/resources program, containing a workbook and online resources.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Care for an individual with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia.
* Own a smartphone or tablet and have Internet access.
* Minimum age of 18 years old.
* Spend at least 8 hours/week caring for a person with dementia.

Exclusion Criteria

* Severe psychological or physical illness.
* Inability to read and follow English instructions.
* High level of depressive symptoms.
* Unwillingness to participate in all aspects of the study.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes