New training aims to make dementia care more inclusive for LGBTQ+ seniors

NCT ID NCT05530590

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two training programs (in-person and online) for staff in long-term care facilities in Minnesota. The goal was to improve care for LGBTQ+ residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias. Over 700 staff members participated, and researchers measured changes in policies, skills, and knowledge. The results could help shape future training to make care more respectful and inclusive.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Training program (in-person or online) for care staff

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to better, more respectful care for LGBTQ+ people with dementia in nursing homes and assisted living.

What could go wrong

This is a completed training study, not a medical treatment. It measured staff skills and policies, not direct health outcomes for residents. Results may not apply outside Minnesota.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States