Status:

COMPLETED

Connect for Caregivers

Lead Sponsor:

University of Rochester

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Conditions:

Social Isolation

Loneliness

Eligibility:

All Genders

50+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Connect for Caregivers is a intervention feasibility pilot study. The purpose of the study is to pilot test a newly developed single session behavioral intervention to help caregivers of individuals w...

Detailed Description

Connect for Caregivers is a intervention feasibility pilot study. We use a mixed methods approach to initiate the development and testing process for a single session behavioral intervention to help c...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥ 50 yrs;
  • English speaking;
  • Caregiver (age 50 or older) for a community-dwelling family member with ADRD, living with (or in close proximity to) family member with dementia;
  • Elevated caregiving distress: Above population mean (\>11) on 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and/or at least moderate caregiver strain (score \>= 5) on the Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI).
  • Social connectedness: UCLA Loneliness Scale: Short Form score of \>5.

Exclusion

  • Primary language is not English;
  • Current problem drinking on the AUDIT-C (score of 5 or greater indicating exclusion);
  • Current non-alcohol psychoactive substance abuse (MINI Neuropsychiatric Interview), psychotic disorders (current and lifetime, MINI), bipolar disorder (MINI), and current mood disorder with psychotic features (MINI);
  • Significant cognitive impairment (MOCA \<22); and
  • Hearing problems that preclude completion of the intervention.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 28 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 27 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

5 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04919070

Start Date

June 28 2021

End Date

August 27 2021

Last Update

December 29 2022

Active Locations (2)

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University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States, 14618

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University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States, 14642