Artificial Intelligence Care Coach for Dementia Caregivers

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byCameron Gettel

Age: 65+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Yale University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial is testing a computer program that helps caregivers when older adults with memory problems leave the emergency room. The program aims to make the transition from hospital to home smoother by offering guidance and support. It focuses on caregivers because they play a key role in managing the care of these patients.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for caregivers of older adults aged 65 or above with dementia or new cognitive impairment identified during an ED visit. Participants must speak English or Spanish, be discharged after an ED visit, and have a smart device with internet to use the NeuViCare AI services. Those showing signs of delirium are not eligible.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 65 or older and have been diagnosed with dementia or noticed new memory problems.

Possession of a smart device (either a phone, tablet, or computer) that has internet access to utilize and interact with NeuViCare AI services

I was recently discharged from the emergency department.

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Exclusion Criteria

Evidence of delirium, by the 4-AT screening tool

Participant Groups

The study is testing the NeuViCare application, which uses artificial intelligence to help manage care transitions after older adults with cognitive impairments are discharged from the emergency department.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Intervention (NeuViCare AI)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

An anticipated 55 participants will be part of the Intervention arm participants and will engage with NeuViCare AI, including all variations of its 5 components described further below.