Actively Recruiting
Led by VU University of Amsterdam · Updated on 2024-08-15
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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Total Duration
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VU University of Amsterdam
Lead Sponsor
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ZonMw: The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development
Collaborating Sponsor
Researchers are evaluating an early support program called Eerder Erbij (EE) for people living with mild dementia and their informal caregivers who live at home and receive little or no formal care. The study aims to see if this intervention can increase caregiver confidence, reduce care costs, and improve quality of life, with a focus on preventing severe decline and delaying admission to residential care. This pragmatic, cluster randomized trial is led by VU University of Amsterdam and involves caregivers and people with early-stage dementia. The intervention consists of a 6-week person-centered program that includes education, information, and support groups led by healthcare professionals. Sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs and strengths of the person with dementia and their caregiver. Participants in the intervention group receive EE, while those in the control group continue with their usual care, which may vary by location but typically involves minimal formal support. Participants will complete questionnaires at home at the start of the study and again at 3, 6, and 12 months to assess caregiver self-efficacy, quality of life, caregiver burden, and care costs. The study monitors delivery of the intervention and gathers feedback from participants and professionals. The main outcome measured is caregiver self-efficacy at 12 months. Total participation lasts at least one year, allowing for thorough evaluation of EE's effects and cost-utility.
CONDITIONS
Eerder Erbij: The Path Towards Offering Timely Support for People With Dementia and Their Caregivers
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants in the intervention group attend a 6-week person-centred support program consisting of education, information, and support group sessions designed for people with early stage dementia and their informal caregivers. Participants in the control group continue with their usual care.
Weekly group sessions for 6 weeks
Duration - 12 months
Participants are followed for 12 months after the intervention to assess caregiver self-efficacy and other supportive care outcomes.
Periodic assessments during 12 months
Total: 1 location
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Klinische Neuropsychologie
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, 1081 BT
Actively Recruiting
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Sanne Balvert, Msc.
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Maarten Milders, Dr.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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