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New treatment option for Alzheimer Disease
Official title Connect-Home: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06840587
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is a parallel arm, cluster randomized trial (CRT) to test the efficacy of Connect-Home ADRD, a transitional care intervention focusing on Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementias and their caregivers during transitions from SNFs to home, assisted, living, and long-term care. The primary hypothesis is that the intervention will reduce caregiver strain (Aim 1) and patient neuropsychiatric symptoms (Aim 2).
- 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 19 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients:
- Ability to speak English
- Goal of discharge to home, assisted living, or long-term care
- Diagnosis of dementia
- Having a caregiver willing to participate Caregivers:
You likely can't join if
- Patients:
- Planned hospital readmission for procedures or treatments within 30 days post enrollment. Caregivers:
- LAR is a court-appointed guardian.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients:
- Ability to speak English
- Goal of discharge to home, assisted living, or long-term care
- Diagnosis of dementia
- Having a caregiver willing to participate Caregivers:
- Ability to speak English
- Legally authorized representative (LAR) who also provides support for the person with ADRD for SNFs:
- Location within 120 miles of UNC-Chapel Hill
- Admission of at least 75 SNF patients per year
- Patients:
- Planned hospital readmission for procedures or treatments within 30 days post enrollment. Caregivers:
- LAR is a court-appointed guardian.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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, 19 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 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.