Trial Outcomes & Findings for SAFE at Home: A Service to Provide Social Engagement to Community-Dwelling Persons With Dementia (NCT NCT05516147)

NCT ID: NCT05516147

Last Updated: 2025-03-21

Results Overview

Constructive Engagement on the Menorah Park Engagement Scale (MPES) is defined as doing or commenting on something related to the target activity. For each participant, multiple BRAIN activities were observed during weeks 5-10. Based upon all of these observations that occured during this time period, a single mean score was calculated for each participant on this MPES item. The minimum value for Constructive Engagement is zero (0) and the maximum score is two (2). Higher scores represent a better outcome. A one-sample t-test was used to assess whether the mean was different from a known Constructive Engagement mean of 0.85 for standard programming.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

12 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Treatment (Weeks 5-10)

Results posted on

2025-03-21

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Treatment
SAFE at Home Intervention SAFE at Home: SAFE at Home will enable community-dwelling PWD to participate in videoconference-based group activities with their peers, that is, other PWD. SaH sessions will be facilitated by highly trained Engagement Professionals.
Overall Study
STARTED
10
Overall Study
COMPLETED
8
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Treatment
SAFE at Home Intervention SAFE at Home: SAFE at Home will enable community-dwelling PWD to participate in videoconference-based group activities with their peers, that is, other PWD. SaH sessions will be facilitated by highly trained Engagement Professionals.
Overall Study
Scheduling Conflicts Made it Impossible for them to participate
2

Baseline Characteristics

SAFE at Home: A Service to Provide Social Engagement to Community-Dwelling Persons With Dementia

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Treatment
n=10 Participants
SAFE at Home Intervention SAFE at Home: SAFE at Home will enable community-dwelling PWD to participate in videoconference-based group activities with their peers, that is, other PWD. SaH sessions will be facilitated by highly trained Engagement Professionals.
Age, Continuous
82.40 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.19 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
10 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Treatment (Weeks 5-10)

Constructive Engagement on the Menorah Park Engagement Scale (MPES) is defined as doing or commenting on something related to the target activity. For each participant, multiple BRAIN activities were observed during weeks 5-10. Based upon all of these observations that occured during this time period, a single mean score was calculated for each participant on this MPES item. The minimum value for Constructive Engagement is zero (0) and the maximum score is two (2). Higher scores represent a better outcome. A one-sample t-test was used to assess whether the mean was different from a known Constructive Engagement mean of 0.85 for standard programming.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment
n=10 Participants
SAFE at Home Intervention SAFE at Home: SAFE at Home will enable community-dwelling PWD to participate in videoconference-based group activities with their peers, that is, other PWD. SaH sessions will be facilitated by highly trained Engagement Professionals.
Constructive Engagement Mean on Menorah Park Engagement Scale
1.22 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.32

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Treatment (Weeks 5-10)

Passive Engagement on the Menorah Park Engagement Scale is defined as listening or watching something related to the target activity. For each participant, multiple BRAIN activities were observed during weeks 5-10. Based upon all of these observations that occured during this time period, a single mean score was calculated for each participant on this MPES item. The minimum value for Passive Engagement is zero (0) and the maximum score is two (2). Higher scores represent a better outcome. A one-sample t-test was used to assess whether the mean was different from a known Passive Engagement mean of 1.06 for standard programming.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment
n=10 Participants
SAFE at Home Intervention SAFE at Home: SAFE at Home will enable community-dwelling PWD to participate in videoconference-based group activities with their peers, that is, other PWD. SaH sessions will be facilitated by highly trained Engagement Professionals.
Passive Engagement Mean on Menorah Park Engagement Scale
1.65 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.25

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Treatment (Weeks 5-10)

Other Engagement on the Menorah Park Engagement Scale is defined as doing, commenting, listening, or watching something NOT related to the target activity. For each participant, multiple BRAIN activities were observed during weeks 5-10. Based upon all of these observations that occured during this time period, a single mean score was calculated for each participant on this MPES item. The minimum value for Other Engagement is zero (0) and the maximum score is two (2). Lower scores represent a better outcome. A one-sample t-test was used to assess whether the mean was different from a known Other Engagement mean of 0.42 for standard programming.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment
n=10 Participants
SAFE at Home Intervention SAFE at Home: SAFE at Home will enable community-dwelling PWD to participate in videoconference-based group activities with their peers, that is, other PWD. SaH sessions will be facilitated by highly trained Engagement Professionals.
Other Engagement Mean on Menorah Park Engagement Scale
0.17 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.36

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Treatment (Weeks 5-10)

Non-Engagement on the Menorah Park Engagement Scale is defined as sleeping and/or staring into space. For each participant, multiple BRAIN activities were observed during weeks 5-10. Based upon all of these observations that occured during this time period, a single mean score was calculated for each participant on this MPES item. The minimum value for Non Engagement is zero (0) and the maximum score is two (2). Lower scores represent a better outcome. A one-sample t-test was used to assess whether the mean was different from a known Non Engagement mean of 0.40 for standard programming.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment
n=10 Participants
SAFE at Home Intervention SAFE at Home: SAFE at Home will enable community-dwelling PWD to participate in videoconference-based group activities with their peers, that is, other PWD. SaH sessions will be facilitated by highly trained Engagement Professionals.
Non Engagement Mean on Menorah Park Engagement Scale
0.001 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.003

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Treatment (Weeks 5-10)

Pleasure on the Menorah Park Engagement Scale is defined as clearly observable laughing or smiling.For each participant, multiple BRAIN activities were observed during weeks 5-10. Based upon all of these observations that occured during this time period, a single mean score was calculated for each participant on this MPES item. The minimum value for Non Engagement is zero (0) and the maximum score is two (2). Lower scores represent a better outcome. A one-sample t-test was used to assess whether the mean was different from a known Non Engagement mean of 0.28 for standard programming.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment
n=10 Participants
SAFE at Home Intervention SAFE at Home: SAFE at Home will enable community-dwelling PWD to participate in videoconference-based group activities with their peers, that is, other PWD. SaH sessions will be facilitated by highly trained Engagement Professionals.
Pleasure Mean on Menorah Park Engagement Scale
0.72 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (Weeks 1-4) and Post-Treatment (Week 11)

The Dementia Related Quality of Life Scale is a 28 item scale that examines quality of life in persons with dementia. The score ranges for 28 to 112. Higher scores represent a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment
n=8 Participants
SAFE at Home Intervention SAFE at Home: SAFE at Home will enable community-dwelling PWD to participate in videoconference-based group activities with their peers, that is, other PWD. SaH sessions will be facilitated by highly trained Engagement Professionals.
Change From Baseline to Treatment on Dementia Related Quality of Life (DEMQOL)
0.85 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (Weeks 1-4) and Post-Treatment (Week 11)

The NPI-NH examines 10 types of neuropsychiatric symptoms in persons with dementia, with the FxS score looking creating a composite score that takes into account frequency and severity of the symtoms. The score ranges from 0 to 120. Lower scores represent a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment
n=8 Participants
SAFE at Home Intervention SAFE at Home: SAFE at Home will enable community-dwelling PWD to participate in videoconference-based group activities with their peers, that is, other PWD. SaH sessions will be facilitated by highly trained Engagement Professionals.
Change From Baseline to Treatment on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Nursing Home (NPI-NH), Frequency x Severity Score (FxS)
-3.38 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.68

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (Weeks 1-4) and Post-Treatment (Week 11)

The UCLA Loneliness Scale is a widely used psychological tool designed to measure an individual's subjective feelings of loneliness and social isolation. The 20-item version consists of statements related to social connections, with responses typically rated on a four-point Likert scale (e.g., "Never," "Rarely," "Sometimes," "Often"). Scoring involves summing item responses, with higher scores indicating greater levels of loneliness. The range of total possible score is 20 (least amount of loneliness) to 80 (most amount of loneliness).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment
n=8 Participants
SAFE at Home Intervention SAFE at Home: SAFE at Home will enable community-dwelling PWD to participate in videoconference-based group activities with their peers, that is, other PWD. SaH sessions will be facilitated by highly trained Engagement Professionals.
Change From Baseline to Treatment on the University of California, Los Angels (UCLA) Loneliness Scale
-0.71 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.94

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (Weeks 1-4) and Post-Treatment (Week 11)

The 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-SF) is a screening tool used to assess depressive symptoms in older adults. Each item is answered with a "Yes" or "No"\*\* response, with a total score ranging from 0 to 15, where higher scores indicate greater depressive symptoms. A score of 5 or more\*\* suggests possible depression, warranting further clinical evaluation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment
n=8 Participants
SAFE at Home Intervention SAFE at Home: SAFE at Home will enable community-dwelling PWD to participate in videoconference-based group activities with their peers, that is, other PWD. SaH sessions will be facilitated by highly trained Engagement Professionals.
Change From Baseline to Treatment on the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form (GDS-SF)
-1.00 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.67

Adverse Events

Treatment

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Michael Skrajner

Hopeful Aging

Phone: 440-477-7881

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place