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Communication Training for Alzheimer's Caregivers

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Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by Northwestern University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Currently provide care-giving support (e.g. emotional, social, physical, task-related) to an adult over the age of 65

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Less than 21 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 months post-baseline

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to improve communication between family caregivers and those with cognitive impairment & Alzheimer's Disease.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English-speaking caregivers who help an adult over 65 with tasks like shopping or scheduling, are involved in healthcare decisions, can use the internet, and have noticed changes in memory or thinking skills of the person they care for.

What is being tested?

The study tests a training program designed to improve how caregivers communicate and resolve conflicts. It involves different scenarios: caregiver vs. patient (beginner), caregiver vs. caregiver, caregiver vs. physician, and caregiver vs. patient (advanced).

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial focuses on communication training rather than medical interventions, there are no direct physical side effects expected from participating.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am currently caring for someone over 65.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am under 21 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 months post-baseline

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 months post-baseline

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months post-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

Well-being

Secondary study objectives

Anxiety

Caregiver burden

Caregiver strain

+6 more

Other study objectives

Intervention Feasibility: Acceptability

Intervention Feasibility: Completion

Intervention Feasibility: Recruitment

+6 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

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

Trial Design

8Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Condition 8Experimental Treatment4 Interventions

(1) 'Caregiver vs. Patient \[Beginner\]' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise; (2) 'Caregiver vs. Caregiver' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise; (3) 'Caregiver vs. Physician' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise; (4) 'Caregiver vs. Patient \[Advanced\]' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise

Group II: Condition 7Experimental Treatment3 Interventions

(1) 'Caregiver vs. Patient \[Beginner\]' negotiation/dispute resolution exercise; (2) 'Caregiver vs. Caregiver' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise; (3) 'Caregiver vs. Physician' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise

Group III: Condition 6Experimental Treatment3 Interventions

(1) 'Caregiver vs. Patient \[Beginner\]' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise; (2) 'Caregiver vs. Caregiver' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise; (3) 'Caregiver vs. Patient \[Advanced\]' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise

Group IV: Condition 5Experimental Treatment2 Interventions

(1) 'Caregiver vs. Patient \[Beginner\]' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise; (2) 'Caregiver vs. Caregiver' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise

Group V: Condition 4Experimental Treatment3 Interventions

(1) 'Caregiver vs. Patient \[Beginner\]' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise; (2) 'Caregiver vs. Physician' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise; (3) 'Caregiver vs. Patient \[Advanced\]' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise

Group VI: Condition 3Experimental Treatment2 Interventions

(1) 'Caregiver vs. Patient \[Beginner\]' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise; (2) 'Caregiver vs. Physician' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise

Group VII: Condition 2Experimental Treatment2 Interventions

(1) 'Caregiver vs. Patient \[Beginner\]' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise; (2) 'Caregiver vs. Patient \[Advanced\]' ' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise

Group VIII: Condition 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

(1) 'Caregiver vs. Patient \[Beginner\]' conflict negotiation/dispute resolution exercise. All participants will complete this exercise; it will serve as the constant.

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