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A Culturally Adapted Decision Aid to Support Chinese American Dementia Caregivers in Feeding-Related Decisions
Led by Yaolin Pei · Updated on 2026-05-05
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
56 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
Y
Yaolin Pei
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying Chinese American family caregivers of people with moderate or advanced dementia who face difficult decisions about feeding options when persistent eating problems develop. The study evaluates a culturally adapted decision aid called the Chinese version of Making Choices Feeding Options for Patients with Dementia Decision Aid (CMCFODA) to help caregivers make informed choices about feeding methods. This research aims to improve decision-making by addressing cultural factors, lack of advance directives, and limited knowledge about the risks and benefits of tube feeding in dementia care. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives usual care, which includes information from healthcare providers, and will get the electronic decision aid after data collection. The other group receives both electronic and paper versions of the CMCFODA decision aid along with personalized decision coaching within two weeks via secure video conferencing. This intervention is designed to support caregivers in making feeding-related decisions for their family members with dementia. During the study, researchers collect data at the start, one month, and three months later to measure decision conflict, knowledge about feeding options and dementia, and expectations of tube feeding. Other assessments include communication frequency with family and healthcare providers, feeding option preferences, and the feasibility and acceptability of the decision aid and coaching. Participants will be monitored throughout these periods to evaluate outcomes and support caregiver decision-making over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Culturally Adapted Decision Aid Intervention to Support Chinese American Dementia Caregivers in Feeding-Related Decisions
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 21 years and older
- Self-identify as Chinese
- Providing caregiving or involved in end-of-life care decision-making for older Chinese adults with moderate or advanced dementia
- Care recipients have feeding difficulties, poor oral intake, eating/swallowing problems, or weight loss
You will not qualify if you...
- Dementia patients currently receiving tube feeding
- Dementia patients enrolled in hospice care
- Dementia patients with a documented preference against a feeding tube
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or via video conferencing)
Duration - Within 2 weeks after enrollment
Participants receive a culturally adapted decision aid and individualized decision coaching to support feeding-related decisions for dementia care recipients.
1 video conferencing session for decision aid and coaching
Duration - 3 months
Participants complete follow-up assessments to evaluate decision conflict, knowledge, communication frequency, and preferences over time.
2 follow-up assessments at 1 month and 3 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
School of Nursing at UT Austin
Austin, Texas, United States, 78712
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Research Team
Y
Yaolin Pei, Ph.D.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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