A new approach to dementia care: families team up on medications

NCT ID NCT07742189

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests a short virtual program designed to help older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers work together on medication management. The program includes education about dementia, discussions about beliefs around independence and help, and creating a shared plan for medication routines. The study aims to see if this approach is practical and acceptable, and whether it improves medication collaboration and adherence.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: A brief virtual behavioral intervention for older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers, focusing on collaborative medication management through education, belief reframing, and planning.
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a practical, low-cost tool to help families manage medications together, potentially improving adherence and reducing caregiver burden.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention's effects on medication adherence are exploratory, and it may not work for all families.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia Medication Adherence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEMENTIA DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVER MEDICATION ADHERENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northwestern University
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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