Can a quick call and social worker help dementia caregivers? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06860035

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Visiting Nurse Service of New York Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a program called DECLARE that helps caregivers of people with dementia who receive home health care. Caregivers will answer a short assessment and get faster access to a social worker trained in dementia care. Researchers want to see if this improves caregiver confidence and increases social work visits. The study involves 200 caregivers and compares the program to usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Dementia Caregivers' Link to Assistance and Resources (DECLARE) program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a simple caregiver assessment and faster social work access improves caregiver confidence and support.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 200 participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The program may not significantly improve outcomes.

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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 OR ASSOCIATED DISORDER DEMENTIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

VNS Health Home Care
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10017, United States

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