Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia study: Fall Prevention
Official title GAPcareAD: A Brief Emergency Department Intervention to Address Post-Fall Care Needs of Persons Living With Dementia and Care Partners
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07563270
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Persons living with dementia (PLWD) are at significantly increased risk for falls, which are the leading cause of emergency department (ED) visits in this population and contribute to serious injuries, functional decline, and caregiver burden.
- Time commitment: about 6 months
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 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- Community-dwelling adult (living at home or assisted living) 65 years-old or older presenting to ED after a fall within the last seven days
- Fall not due to syncope or external force (i.e., struck by car,assault, intoxication)
- Fall not due to serious illness (i.e., stroke, acute myocardial infarction)
- Patients have an identified caregiver
- Patient must have known ADRD or score ≥2 on the AD8 Dementia Interview.
You likely can't join if
- Living in a nursing home
- Patients are admitted to the hospital
- Patients who have advanced cancer and/or are in hospice
- Patients have presence of injuries that prevent mobilization (i.e. pelvic or lower extremity fractures)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Community-dwelling adult (living at home or assisted living) 65 years-old or older presenting to ED after a fall within the last seven days
- Fall not due to syncope or external force (i.e., struck by car,assault, intoxication)
- Fall not due to serious illness (i.e., stroke, acute myocardial infarction)
- Patients have an identified caregiver
- Patient must have known ADRD or score ≥2 on the AD8 Dementia Interview.
- Anticipated to be discharged to home/assisted living/rehabilitation at the time of consent (i.e. not admitted)
- The patient and/or caregiver have a reliable phone number where they can be reached throughout the intervention
- Living in a nursing home
- Patients are admitted to the hospital
- Patients who have advanced cancer and/or are in hospice
- Patients have presence of injuries that prevent mobilization (i.e. pelvic or lower extremity fractures)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
- St Louis, Missouri, 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 study runs about 6 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Aurora, Colorado, United States; St Louis, Missouri, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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