New app aims to help dementia caregivers and prevent neglect

NCT ID NCT07146581

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is developing and testing a screening tool for primary care doctors to spot signs of neglect in older adults with dementia, along with a mobile app called SIRENS that provides caregivers with expert-reviewed information and goal-setting features. The current phase will enroll 40 caregivers to evaluate how usable and acceptable the app is. The goal is to eventually run a larger trial comparing the screening tool alone, the tool plus the app, and standard care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: SIRENS mobile app and screening tool
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a practical way for doctors to identify caregiver strain and offer targeted support, potentially reducing elder neglect.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The app's effectiveness depends on caregiver engagement and technology access.

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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.

DEMENTIA ELDER ABUSE ELDER NEGLECT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, New York, 10065, United States

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