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New treatment option for Sleep Disturbance
Official title Sleep Enhancement for Older Adults Living With Memory Loss And Their Care Partners
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06250725
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to determine if a 6-week videoconference intervention to teach skills to improve sleep is practical, acceptable, and helpful to persons living with memory loss, cognitive impairment, and/or dementia and care partners, individually or together.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- for the PLwCI:
- Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), or caregiver-reported probable or possible cognitive impairment or
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) score between 12 and 24;
- Had ≥1 sleep problem ≥3x/week on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI)-Nighttime Behavior Subscale;
- Have an eligible caregiver;
You likely can't join if
- PLwCI: Moderate to severe cognitive impairment
- Individuals who are not yet adults
- Pregnant women
- Prisoners
- Individuals who are not able to clearly understand English.
See the full eligibility criteria
- for the PLwCI:
- Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), or caregiver-reported probable or possible cognitive impairment or
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) score between 12 and 24;
- Had ≥1 sleep problem ≥3x/week on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI)-Nighttime Behavior Subscale;
- Have an eligible caregiver;
- Be able to participate in the intervention sessions for Caregivers:
- ≥18 years old, co-residing with persons living with cognitive impairment (PLwCI);
- Regularly assist the care recipient with ≥1 of 7 basic activities of daily living or
- ≥1 of 7 Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for the past 6 months;
- Have difficulty falling asleep or difficulty staying asleep for the last three months or
- Have a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) of 5 or greater
- PLwCI: Moderate to severe cognitive impairment
- Individuals who are not yet adults
- Pregnant women
- Prisoners
- Individuals who are not able to clearly understand English.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Atlanta, Georgia, 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 - 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 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.