Volunteer training aims to fight dementia ignorance

NCT ID NCT07544875

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tests whether a training program for volunteers aged 50 and over can improve their knowledge about dementia, confidence in caring for people with dementia, and overall quality of life. 180 volunteers will either receive 80-90 hours of BrainLive Coach training or just educational materials. The goal is to see if trained volunteers become better equipped to support dementia patients in the community.

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Locations

  • The University of Hong Kong

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that training older volunteers enhances dementia knowledge and care skills, potentially improving community support for people with dementia.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with no direct health intervention. Results may not lead to any medical breakthrough, and improvements may be small or not lasting.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.