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Mechanistic Study of the "Let's Talk Tech" Dyadic Behavioral Intervention to Support Decision Making About Technology Use
Led by University of Washington · Updated on 2025-03-25
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Washington
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying how different technologies can support care at home for people experiencing memory difficulties, such as mild Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. This research evaluates the "Let's Talk Tech" web application, designed to educate families about common care technologies and help them discuss their feelings and preferences. The study compares "Let's Talk Tech" with usual care to see if it helps people feel more prepared and confident in making decisions about technology use. Participants will be randomly assigned to either use the "Let's Talk Tech" tool together with their study partner or receive usual care without the intervention. The tool is a single-use, self-administered web application that focuses on education and communication between the person with memory challenges and their care partner. The study includes 120 pairs of participants, with 60 pairs in each group. During the study, participants will complete three surveys: one at the start, a second within two weeks, and a final survey three months later. Researchers will assess factors such as preparedness to make technology decisions, decisional conflict, technology awareness and understanding, satisfaction with communication, intention to honor preferences, and alignment between the person with memory challenges and their care partner. The study aims to understand if and how the tool improves decision-making and sharing of technology preferences over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The "Let's Talk Tech" Tool to Support Decision Making About Technology Use
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Have mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia
- Be 55 years of age or older
- Able to understand and speak English
- Identified by the patient as their primary support person (for co-participants)
- Be 18 years of age or older (for co-participants)
- Able to understand and speak English (for co-participants)
- Able to complete Let's Talk Tech together with their study partner at the same time
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Single session
Participants complete the single-use self-administered Let's Talk Tech intervention together as a dyad to support shared decision making about technology use.
1 visit (self-administered)
Duration - 3 months
Participants complete follow-up assessments to measure preparedness to make technology decisions, decisional conflict, and sharing of technology preferences over time.
Assessments at 2 weeks and 3 months post-intervention
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98105
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Clara Berridge, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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