Dementia study: SIRENS
Official title Technology-Based Intervention Pilot Testing
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07146581
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This research project has three main goals: (1) To create a new screening tool that helps primary care doctors spot signs of neglect in older adults with dementia.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Caregiver 21 years old or older
- Patient is at least 60 years old
- Patient has diagnosed dementia
- Patient requires assistance with at least 1 ADL
- Self-identifies as primary informal caregiver for an older adult
You likely can't join if
- Non-fluent English speaker
- Hired caregiver
- Provides care for a patient in hospice care
- Too ill or weak to complete the interviews (per the interviewer)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Caregiver 21 years old or older
- Patient is at least 60 years old
- Patient has diagnosed dementia
- Patient requires assistance with at least 1 ADL
- Self-identifies as primary informal caregiver for an older adult
- Provides 8 or more hours per week of direct care (may include logistics, oversight, observation, as well as hands-on care, but must include at least some in-person assistance)
- Can read and speak English at a 6th grade level or above
- Not blind or deaf
- No active plan to disengage from providing care to the older adult within the next year
- Ability to travel to the COA or CABR for study activities and/or attend study session(s) virtually through Zoom on their personal device Caregiver
- Non-fluent English speaker
- Hired caregiver
- Provides care for a patient in hospice care
- Too ill or weak to complete the interviews (per the interviewer)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- New York, New York, 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, 21 years and older. 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 New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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