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Positive Psychosocial Intervention for Dementia (IPPI Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Katherine Abbott, PhD
Research Sponsored by Miami University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial tests if a positive psychosocial interaction can help reduce distress/depression in nursing home residents living with dementia. Care partners will interact 2x/week for 6 months and track impact.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for long-term nursing home residents with dementia and signs of distress or depression. Participants must have a low mental status score (0-12 on BIMS) and show certain behaviors like aggression, rejection of care, or restlessness. It's not for those planning to leave the nursing home within six months.
What is being tested?
The study tests if it's possible to regularly provide Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) to these residents over six months, and if this can be tracked using electronic medical records. Care partners will conduct two tailored IPPI sessions weekly.
What are the potential side effects?
Since IPPI involves social interaction tailored to individual preferences rather than medication, there are no typical drug side effects; however, participants may experience varying emotional responses based on their personal comfort with the interactions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Behavioral or Psychological Symptoms of Dementia or Depressive Symptoms
Secondary study objectives
Staff-Reported

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: experimentalExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The experimental arm involves a brief positive interaction around a preferred activity or personal care routine.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute on Aging (NIA)NIH
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Penn State UniversityOTHER
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127,870 Total Patients Enrolled
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Miami UniversityLead Sponsor
14 Previous Clinical Trials
2,785 Total Patients Enrolled
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityOTHER
156 Previous Clinical Trials
25,610 Total Patients Enrolled
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168 Patients Enrolled for Depression
United Church HomesUNKNOWN
Katherine Abbott, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMiami University

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