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New treatment option for Pain
Official title Pain With Dementia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06854718
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of the study is to develop a caregiver-assisted pain coping skills training program for older adults who have pain and mild to moderate dementia and are living at home with a family caregiver. The investigators are planning to recruit 30 patient-caregiver dyads (60 individuals).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients:
- Mild or moderate dementia
- Pain on most days for at least 3 months that interferes with function
- Living at home (non-institutional)
- Age ≥ 50
You likely can't join if
- Patient and caregivers
- Lacking capacity for interview or unable to provide informed consent/assent.
- Visual or hearing impairments or severe behavioral problems that preclude participation.
- Too sick to participate.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients:
- Mild or moderate dementia
- Pain on most days for at least 3 months that interferes with function
- Living at home (non-institutional)
- Age ≥ 50
- English Speaking Caregivers:
- Provides on average at least 4 hours/day of care/assistance to the patient
- Age ≥ 18
- English Speaking
- Patient and caregivers
- Lacking capacity for interview or unable to provide informed consent/assent.
- Visual or hearing impairments or severe behavioral problems that preclude participation.
- Too sick to participate.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Durham, North Carolina, 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, 50 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 Durham, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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