New program aims to ease burden for veterans with Alzheimer's and their families
NCT ID NCT03397667
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program called ABC ANSWERS for veterans with Alzheimer's disease or traumatic brain injury and their informal caregivers (family or friends). The program added extra support and education to regular primary care. Researchers measured changes in quality of life and caregiver burden over 12 months. 236 veterans and their caregivers took part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ABC ANSWERS program (a support and education intervention for caregivers and veterans)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a practical way to improve quality of life for veterans with Alzheimer's or traumatic brain injury and ease the burden on their family caregivers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, so results are available but may not show a strong benefit. The program is behavioral, not a medical treatment, so it cannot cure or reverse the underlying conditions.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ALZHEIMER DISEASE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Richard L. Roudebush VAMC
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Tape to tame Post-Surgery face swelling?
- Can a simple questionnaire empower dementia caregivers after hospital stays?
- Can a virtual meadow or a Mind's eye stream calm hospital anxiety?
- Spinal zaps could reboot breathing after brain injury
- Smartwatch could spot nerve damage before it starts
- Could your heart hold the key to Alzheimer's prevention?