New program helps dementia patients stay in charge of daily life
NCT ID NCT07347639
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program where home-care nurses were trained to support people with dementia in making their own everyday choices, with help from family caregivers. 12 people with dementia, 14 caregivers, and 33 nurses took part. Most found it helpful, but the program was time-consuming and didn't clearly improve quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SOCAV-Home Care (nurse training and coaching program)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give people with dementia more say in their daily lives and reduce challenging behaviors.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small feasibility study with no control group, so results are preliminary. The program was time-consuming and some participants dropped out.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Etten-Leur, North Brabant, 4876 CV, Netherlands
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