Telephone-Based Support for Caregivers of Patients With Dementia

Dementia Clinical Trial

Official title: A Telephone Intervention for Dementia Caregivers

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop an effective, low-cost, telephone-based intervention to reduce anxiety, depression, and feelings of burden and stress in caregivers of patients with dementia. This study will also determine whether the intervention can alter the course of dementia.

Clinical Trial Description

Caregivers are randomized to receive either telephone-based intervention or standard medical care. Both groups receive a resource packet containing information about caring for someone with dementia and a list of local resources. Caregivers in the intervention group also receive a series of telephone calls over 12 months, during which education, emotional support, and training in problem-solving skills are provided by trained therapists. Caregivers in the standard care group receive no additional psychosocial intervention. Participants are assessed pre-treatment, mid-treatment (6 months), post-treatment, and at a 3-month follow-up. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Dementia

• NCT number: NCT00052104
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Rhode Island Hospital
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
• Start date: December 2001
• Completion date: November 2005