New tablet device aims to lighten caregiver load in dementia

NCT ID NCT04308512

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bijan Najafi, PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a home device called Care4AD (Nili) designed to help caregivers coordinate daily activities for people with Alzheimer's or related dementia. The device provided reminders for tasks, social engagement, and medication. Researchers measured changes in caregiver burden and stress over 3 months in 33 caregiver-patient pairs. The goal was to see if the device could make caregiving easier and improve quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Nili device (interactive tablet with reminders and activities)
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could provide a practical tool to ease caregiver burden and improve daily life for people with dementia.
What could go wrong: This was a small, short-term study (33 participants, 3 months) with no blinding, so results may not apply widely or last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALZHEIMER DISEASE DEMENTIA DEMENTIA ALZHEIMERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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