Can online training improve dementia care in assisted living? large study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06239688

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two online training programs for assisted living staff who care for people with dementia. One program is a self-paced web course called essentiALZ; the other adds a virtual mentoring group called Project ECHO. Researchers will track changes in staff knowledge, attitudes, and care practices over six months, involving about 1,764 staff and family members. The goal is to identify the best way to strengthen the dementia care workforce.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: essentiALZ online training and Project ECHO tele-mentoring
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which training model best helps staff provide better, more person-centered care for people with dementia in assisted living.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study focused on measuring outcomes, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to all long-term care settings, and improvements in staff knowledge may not directly improve resident well-being.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AGING DEMENTIA KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE LONG-TERM CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
RECRUITING

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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