Financial Education for Caregiver Burden (CONFIDENCE-AI Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Kylie Meyer, PhD

Research Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up the outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until post-intervention (1 month post-baseline) and 2 months post-intervention (3-months after the baseline).

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new version of an intervention called CONFIDENCE-AI, which aims to reduce financial stress and help caregivers manage their out-of-pocket costs better. Participants will take part in a

Who is the study for?

This trial is for self-identified caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's or related dementia at least 6 months ago, specifically those of Latino/Hispanic ethnicity. It aims to help them manage financial stress and improve their skills in handling care costs.

What is being tested?

CONFIDENCE-AI is a program designed to reduce financial strain on caregivers through a 4-week course involving group Zoom sessions and activities between sessions. Caregivers will also use the NeuViCare AI app for tailored text messages and caregiving financial advice.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves educational resources rather than medical treatment, traditional side effects are not applicable. Participants may experience an increase in time commitment or emotional responses during the learning process.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ the outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until post-intervention (1 month post-baseline) and 2 months post-intervention (3-months after the baseline).

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~the outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until post-intervention (1 month post-baseline) and 2 months post-intervention (3-months after the baseline).

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and the outcome measure will use the average change score from baseline scores until post-intervention (1 month post-baseline) and 2 months post-intervention (3-months after the baseline). for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Financial Strain

Resourcefulness

Secondary study objectives

Self-Efficacy

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: CONFIDENCE AIExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will attend the 4-week CONFIDENCE-AI Program. This program will include attending 4 group-based sessions delivered by videoconference. Each session will last approximately 1.5 hours each and will cover topics such as how to budget, accessing community resources to displace the out-of-pocket costs of caregiving, asking for help, and more. Participation will be supplemented by access to a digital app to support engagement, such as through text messaging and resources navigation support.

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