Trial Outcomes & Findings for In-Home Technology for Caregivers of People With Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: Wearables (NCT NCT05159557)
NCT ID: NCT05159557
Last Updated: 2025-09-17
Results Overview
Questionnaire to measure depression (Radloff, 1977). 20 items are rated on a 0-3 scale and summed (range = 0-60). There are no subscales. Higher scores represent worse outcomes. The clinical cut-off is usually set at a score of 16.
Recruitment status
COMPLETED
Study phase
NA
Target enrollment
63 participants
Primary outcome timeframe
3 months after baseline
Results posted on
2025-09-17
Participant Flow
Note that outcomes are only assessed regarding caregiver health and well-being. Patients did not provide any information; therefore, all information reported for demographics and measures is only regarding caregivers.
Participant milestones
| Measure |
In-Home Technology System
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights; (g) 1 Apple Watch to detect falls and activity outside the home\] will be self-installed by caregivers (N=60) in their homes. Monitoring of sensors, provision of warnings, messaging, and social networking features will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this arm. Participation will extend over a 6 month period with questionnaires (e.g., health and well-being) administered 3 times (at the time of installation and every 3 months thereafter).
In-Home Technology System: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home sensors, learn typical patterns, and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome behaviors occur. Caregivers are able to: (a) select services (e.g., warnings for falls, wandering, late night activity); (b) access daily reports (summaries of daily activities that can also be shared with health care providers); and (c) obtain support (e.g. Caregiver Support Groups that connect caregivers with knowledgeable experts and other caregivers, Caregiver Events that provide virtual meetings about relevant topics, and Trusted Circle task management to distribute the caregiving work load).
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Limited In-Home Technology System
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights\], with the exception of the Apple Watch that those in the experimental condition receive will be self-installed by caregivers (N=60) in their homes. Only monitoring of the water leak and associated warnings will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this limited (sham comparator) arm.
Limited In-Home Technology: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home water leak sensor and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome conditions occur.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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31
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32
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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29
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19
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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2
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13
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
In-Home Technology for Caregivers of People With Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: Wearables
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
In-Home Technology System
n=31 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights; (g) 1 Apple Watch to detect falls and activity outside the home\] will be self-installed by caregivers (N=60) in their homes. Monitoring of sensors, provision of warnings, messaging, and social networking features will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this arm. Participation will extend over a 6 month period with questionnaires (e.g., health and well-being) administered 3 times (at the time of installation and every 3 months thereafter).
In-Home Technology System: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home sensors, learn typical patterns, and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome behaviors occur. Caregivers are able to: (a) select services (e.g., warnings for falls, wandering, late night activity); (b) access daily reports (summaries of daily activities that can also be shared with health care providers); and (c) obtain support (e.g. Caregiver Support Groups that connect caregivers with knowledgeable experts and other caregivers, Caregiver Events that provide virtual meetings about relevant topics, and Trusted Circle task management to distribute the caregiving work load).
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Limited In-Home Technology System
n=32 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights\], with the exception of the Apple Watch that those in the experimental condition receive will be self-installed by caregivers (N=60) in their homes. Only monitoring of the water leak and associated warnings will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this limited (sham comparator) arm.
Limited In-Home Technology: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home water leak sensor and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome conditions occur.
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Total
n=63 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
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62.32 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.82 • n=93 Participants
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59.03 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.25 • n=4 Participants
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60.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.68 • n=27 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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17 Participants
n=93 Participants
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24 Participants
n=4 Participants
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41 Participants
n=27 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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14 Participants
n=93 Participants
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8 Participants
n=4 Participants
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22 Participants
n=27 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
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23 Participants
n=93 Participants
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27 Participants
n=4 Participants
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50 Participants
n=27 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
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1 Participants
n=93 Participants
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4 Participants
n=4 Participants
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5 Participants
n=27 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian or Alaska Native
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2 Participants
n=93 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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2 Participants
n=27 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
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2 Participants
n=93 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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2 Participants
n=27 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
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2 Participants
n=93 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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2 Participants
n=27 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown
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1 Participants
n=93 Participants
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1 Participants
n=4 Participants
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2 Participants
n=27 Participants
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Beck Anxiety Inventory
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9.42 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.57 • n=93 Participants
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8.91 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.66 • n=4 Participants
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9.16 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.55 • n=27 Participants
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Zarit Burden Inventory
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21.74 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.01 • n=93 Participants
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20.16 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8 • n=4 Participants
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20.91 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.97 • n=27 Participants
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Satisfaction with Life
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18.58 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.71 • n=93 Participants
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21.59 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.23 • n=4 Participants
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20.1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.09 • n=27 Participants
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Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
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18.19 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.83 • n=93 Participants
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14.06 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.6 • n=4 Participants
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16.1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.89 • n=27 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 3 months after baselineQuestionnaire to measure depression (Radloff, 1977). 20 items are rated on a 0-3 scale and summed (range = 0-60). There are no subscales. Higher scores represent worse outcomes. The clinical cut-off is usually set at a score of 16.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
In-Home Technology System
n=30 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights; (g) 1 Apple Watch to detect falls and activity outside the home\] will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Monitoring of sensors, provision of warnings, messaging, and social networking features will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this arm. Participation will extend over a 6 month period with questionnaires (e.g., health and well-being) administered 3 times (at the time of installation and every 3 months thereafter).
In-Home Technology System: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home sensors, learn typical patterns, and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome behaviors occur. Caregivers are able to: (a) select services (e.g., warnings for falls, wandering, late night activity); (b) access daily reports (summaries of daily activities that can also be shared with health care providers); and (c) obtain support (e.g. Caregiver Support Groups that connect caregivers with knowledgeable experts and other caregivers, Caregiver Events that provide virtual meetings about relevant topics, and Trusted Circle task management to distribute the caregiving work load).
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Limited In-Home Technology System
n=20 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights\], with the exception of the Apple Watch that those in the experimental condition receive will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Only monitoring of the water leak and associated warnings will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this limited (sham comparator) arm.
Limited In-Home Technology: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home water leak sensor and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome conditions occur.
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3 Months Assessment for Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
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18 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.34
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14.85 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.73
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 months after baselineQuestionnaire to measure depression (Radloff, 1977). 20 items are rated on a 0-3 scale and summed (range = 0-60). There are no subscales. Higher scores represent worse outcomes. The clinical cut-off is usually set at a score of 16.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
In-Home Technology System
n=29 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights; (g) 1 Apple Watch to detect falls and activity outside the home\] will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Monitoring of sensors, provision of warnings, messaging, and social networking features will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this arm. Participation will extend over a 6 month period with questionnaires (e.g., health and well-being) administered 3 times (at the time of installation and every 3 months thereafter).
In-Home Technology System: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home sensors, learn typical patterns, and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome behaviors occur. Caregivers are able to: (a) select services (e.g., warnings for falls, wandering, late night activity); (b) access daily reports (summaries of daily activities that can also be shared with health care providers); and (c) obtain support (e.g. Caregiver Support Groups that connect caregivers with knowledgeable experts and other caregivers, Caregiver Events that provide virtual meetings about relevant topics, and Trusted Circle task management to distribute the caregiving work load).
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Limited In-Home Technology System
n=19 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights\], with the exception of the Apple Watch that those in the experimental condition receive will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Only monitoring of the water leak and associated warnings will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this limited (sham comparator) arm.
Limited In-Home Technology: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home water leak sensor and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome conditions occur.
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6 Months Assessment for Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
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16.34 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.96
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13.63 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.41
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 3 months after baselineQuestionnaire to measure caregiver burden (Zarit, Reever, \& Bach-Peterson, 1980). 12 items are rated on 0-4 scale. Range: 0-48. No subscales. Higher scores represent worse outcomes.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
In-Home Technology System
n=30 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights; (g) 1 Apple Watch to detect falls and activity outside the home\] will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Monitoring of sensors, provision of warnings, messaging, and social networking features will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this arm. Participation will extend over a 6 month period with questionnaires (e.g., health and well-being) administered 3 times (at the time of installation and every 3 months thereafter).
In-Home Technology System: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home sensors, learn typical patterns, and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome behaviors occur. Caregivers are able to: (a) select services (e.g., warnings for falls, wandering, late night activity); (b) access daily reports (summaries of daily activities that can also be shared with health care providers); and (c) obtain support (e.g. Caregiver Support Groups that connect caregivers with knowledgeable experts and other caregivers, Caregiver Events that provide virtual meetings about relevant topics, and Trusted Circle task management to distribute the caregiving work load).
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Limited In-Home Technology System
n=21 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights\], with the exception of the Apple Watch that those in the experimental condition receive will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Only monitoring of the water leak and associated warnings will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this limited (sham comparator) arm.
Limited In-Home Technology: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home water leak sensor and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome conditions occur.
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3 Months Assessment for Zarit Burden Interview-Short Form
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21.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.08
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19.76 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.2
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 months after baselineQuestionnaire to measure caregiver burden (Zarit, Reever, \& Bach-Peterson, 1980). 12 items are rated on 0-4 scale. Range: 0-48. No subscales. Higher scores represent worse outcomes.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
In-Home Technology System
n=29 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights; (g) 1 Apple Watch to detect falls and activity outside the home\] will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Monitoring of sensors, provision of warnings, messaging, and social networking features will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this arm. Participation will extend over a 6 month period with questionnaires (e.g., health and well-being) administered 3 times (at the time of installation and every 3 months thereafter).
In-Home Technology System: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home sensors, learn typical patterns, and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome behaviors occur. Caregivers are able to: (a) select services (e.g., warnings for falls, wandering, late night activity); (b) access daily reports (summaries of daily activities that can also be shared with health care providers); and (c) obtain support (e.g. Caregiver Support Groups that connect caregivers with knowledgeable experts and other caregivers, Caregiver Events that provide virtual meetings about relevant topics, and Trusted Circle task management to distribute the caregiving work load).
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Limited In-Home Technology System
n=19 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights\], with the exception of the Apple Watch that those in the experimental condition receive will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Only monitoring of the water leak and associated warnings will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this limited (sham comparator) arm.
Limited In-Home Technology: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home water leak sensor and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome conditions occur.
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6 Months Assessment for Zarit Burden Interview-Short Form
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22.86 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.76
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18.16 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.39
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 3 months after baselineQuestionnaire to measure anxiety (Beck, Epstein, Brown, \& Steer, 1988). 20 items are rated on a 0-3 scale and summed (range= 0-60). Higher scores indicate worse outcomes. There are no subscales. A score greater than 36 is considered to be clinically significant.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
In-Home Technology System
n=30 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights; (g) 1 Apple Watch to detect falls and activity outside the home\] will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Monitoring of sensors, provision of warnings, messaging, and social networking features will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this arm. Participation will extend over a 6 month period with questionnaires (e.g., health and well-being) administered 3 times (at the time of installation and every 3 months thereafter).
In-Home Technology System: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home sensors, learn typical patterns, and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome behaviors occur. Caregivers are able to: (a) select services (e.g., warnings for falls, wandering, late night activity); (b) access daily reports (summaries of daily activities that can also be shared with health care providers); and (c) obtain support (e.g. Caregiver Support Groups that connect caregivers with knowledgeable experts and other caregivers, Caregiver Events that provide virtual meetings about relevant topics, and Trusted Circle task management to distribute the caregiving work load).
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Limited In-Home Technology System
n=20 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights\], with the exception of the Apple Watch that those in the experimental condition receive will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Only monitoring of the water leak and associated warnings will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this limited (sham comparator) arm.
Limited In-Home Technology: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home water leak sensor and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome conditions occur.
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3 Months Assessment for Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
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7.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.21
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7.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.5
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 months after baselineQuestionnaire to measure anxiety (Beck, Epstein, Brown, \& Steer, 1988). 20 items are rated on a 0-3 scale and summed (range= 0-60). Higher scores indicate worse outcomes. There are no subscales. A score greater than 36 is considered to be clinically significant.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
In-Home Technology System
n=29 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights; (g) 1 Apple Watch to detect falls and activity outside the home\] will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Monitoring of sensors, provision of warnings, messaging, and social networking features will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this arm. Participation will extend over a 6 month period with questionnaires (e.g., health and well-being) administered 3 times (at the time of installation and every 3 months thereafter).
In-Home Technology System: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home sensors, learn typical patterns, and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome behaviors occur. Caregivers are able to: (a) select services (e.g., warnings for falls, wandering, late night activity); (b) access daily reports (summaries of daily activities that can also be shared with health care providers); and (c) obtain support (e.g. Caregiver Support Groups that connect caregivers with knowledgeable experts and other caregivers, Caregiver Events that provide virtual meetings about relevant topics, and Trusted Circle task management to distribute the caregiving work load).
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Limited In-Home Technology System
n=19 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights\], with the exception of the Apple Watch that those in the experimental condition receive will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Only monitoring of the water leak and associated warnings will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this limited (sham comparator) arm.
Limited In-Home Technology: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home water leak sensor and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome conditions occur.
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6 Months Assessment for Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
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9.38 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.93
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7.05 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.11
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 3 months after baselineQuestionnaire measuring overall life satisfaction and well-being (Diener, Emmons, Larsen, \& Griffin, 1985). 5 items scored on a 1-7 scale and summed (Range = 5-35). Lower scores indicate worse outcomes. A score of 20 is considered neutral with higher scores considered increasingly more satisfied and lower scores considered increasingly more dissatisfied.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
In-Home Technology System
n=30 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights; (g) 1 Apple Watch to detect falls and activity outside the home\] will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Monitoring of sensors, provision of warnings, messaging, and social networking features will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this arm. Participation will extend over a 6 month period with questionnaires (e.g., health and well-being) administered 3 times (at the time of installation and every 3 months thereafter).
In-Home Technology System: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home sensors, learn typical patterns, and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome behaviors occur. Caregivers are able to: (a) select services (e.g., warnings for falls, wandering, late night activity); (b) access daily reports (summaries of daily activities that can also be shared with health care providers); and (c) obtain support (e.g. Caregiver Support Groups that connect caregivers with knowledgeable experts and other caregivers, Caregiver Events that provide virtual meetings about relevant topics, and Trusted Circle task management to distribute the caregiving work load).
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Limited In-Home Technology System
n=20 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights\], with the exception of the Apple Watch that those in the experimental condition receive will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Only monitoring of the water leak and associated warnings will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this limited (sham comparator) arm.
Limited In-Home Technology: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home water leak sensor and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome conditions occur.
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3 Months Assessment for Satisfaction With Life Scale
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18.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.84
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21 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.23
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 6 months after baselineQuestionnaire measuring overall life satisfaction and well-being (Diener, Emmons, Larsen, \& Griffin, 1985). 5 items scored on a 1-7 scale and summed (Range = 5-35). Lower scores indicate worse outcomes. A score of 20 is considered neutral with higher scores considered increasingly more satisfied and lower scores considered increasingly more dissatisfied.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
In-Home Technology System
n=29 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights; (g) 1 Apple Watch to detect falls and activity outside the home\] will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Monitoring of sensors, provision of warnings, messaging, and social networking features will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this arm. Participation will extend over a 6 month period with questionnaires (e.g., health and well-being) administered 3 times (at the time of installation and every 3 months thereafter).
In-Home Technology System: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home sensors, learn typical patterns, and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome behaviors occur. Caregivers are able to: (a) select services (e.g., warnings for falls, wandering, late night activity); (b) access daily reports (summaries of daily activities that can also be shared with health care providers); and (c) obtain support (e.g. Caregiver Support Groups that connect caregivers with knowledgeable experts and other caregivers, Caregiver Events that provide virtual meetings about relevant topics, and Trusted Circle task management to distribute the caregiving work load).
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Limited In-Home Technology System
n=19 Participants
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights\], with the exception of the Apple Watch that those in the experimental condition receive will be self-installed by 60 caregivers in their homes. Only monitoring of the water leak and associated warnings will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this limited (sham comparator) arm.
Limited In-Home Technology: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home water leak sensor and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome conditions occur.
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6 Months Assessment for Satisfaction With Life Scale
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18.03 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.76
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20.95 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.85
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Adverse Events
In-Home Technology System
Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Limited In-Home Technology System
Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths
Serious adverse events
| Measure |
In-Home Technology System
n=31 participants at risk
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights; (g) 1 Apple Watch to detect falls and activity outside the home\] will be self-installed by caregivers (N=60) in their homes. Monitoring of sensors, provision of warnings, messaging, and social networking features will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this arm. Participation will extend over a 6 month period with questionnaires (e.g., health and well-being) administered 3 times (at the time of installation and every 3 months thereafter).
In-Home Technology System: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home sensors, learn typical patterns, and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome behaviors occur. Caregivers are able to: (a) select services (e.g., warnings for falls, wandering, late night activity); (b) access daily reports (summaries of daily activities that can also be shared with health care providers); and (c) obtain support (e.g. Caregiver Support Groups that connect caregivers with knowledgeable experts and other caregivers, Caregiver Events that provide virtual meetings about relevant topics, and Trusted Circle task management to distribute the caregiving work load).
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Limited In-Home Technology System
n=32 participants at risk
The full system \[(a) 1 gateway that connects with home internet to communicate/control the equipment; (b) 5 indoor motion sensors; (c) 3 door/cabinet entry sensors; (d) 1 water leak sensor; (e) 1 "call for help" button; (f) 2 motion-activated LED night lights\], with the exception of the Apple Watch that those in the experimental condition receive will be self-installed by caregivers (N=60) in their homes. Only monitoring of the water leak and associated warnings will be activated remotely for those participants who have been randomly assigned to this limited (sham comparator) arm.
Limited In-Home Technology: Intelligent bots monitor the in-home water leak sensor and provide caregivers with text messages and alerts via cell phone when worrisome conditions occur.
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General disorders
General health hospitalization and eventual transfer to hospice
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0.00%
0/31 • 6 months
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3.1%
1/32 • 6 months
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General disorders
Fall resulting in hospitalization
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3.2%
1/31 • 6 months
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0.00%
0/32 • 6 months
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Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place