Frontotemporal Dementia study: STELLA-FTD Test
Official title STELLA-FTD: Examination of a Behavior Change Intervention for FTD Family Care Partners
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06613204
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a video support program helps family caregivers. It aims to help them manage behavior changes and find local support.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you care for a family member with frontotemporal dementia.
- What's involved
- You would join video calls to learn how to use community resources. You would also connect with other caregivers for support.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not say how long the study lasts or how many visits are needed.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 100. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Family Care Partner
- Adult caring for family member with FTD.
- Provides 4 or more hours of care/week. Does not have to reside with.
- Identifies at least 2 moderately upsetting behaviors in the person with FTD.
- Speaks and understands English to be able to participate in intervention.
You likely can't join if
- Person with FTD
- No Frontotemporal Degeneration diagnosis.
- Unable to leave Care Partner during STELLA-FTD sessions.
- Enrolled in hospice. Exclusion Criteria: Family Care Partner
- Unable to find activity for Care Recipient during STELLA-FTD sessions to allow Care Partner to work privately with Guide and other Care Partners.
- Hearing and/or vision problems severe enough to prevent participation.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Family Care Partner
- Adult caring for family member with FTD.
- Provides 4 or more hours of care/week. Does not have to reside with.
- Identifies at least 2 moderately upsetting behaviors in the person with FTD.
- Speaks and understands English to be able to participate in intervention.
- Owns a telephone (smartphone, cell phone or landline).
- Has email and mailing address to receive computer, study materials and surveys.
- Provides informed consent to participate in the research.
- Lives in the US Person with FTD
- Diagnosis of FTD
- Family member of a Care Partner (this can be a relative, spouse, or close kin that is considered family).
- Lives in US
- Person with FTD
- No Frontotemporal Degeneration diagnosis.
- Unable to leave Care Partner during STELLA-FTD sessions.
- Enrolled in hospice. Exclusion Criteria: Family Care Partner
- Unable to find activity for Care Recipient during STELLA-FTD sessions to allow Care Partner to work privately with Guide and other Care Partners.
- Hearing and/or vision problems severe enough to prevent participation.
- Refuses to be video-recorded during STELLA-FTD sessions.
- Unwilling or unable to adequately follow study instructions and participate in study procedures.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Portland, Oregon, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 100 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Portland, Oregon, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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