Can Home-Based palliative care ease dementia suffering?
NCT ID NCT05749146
First seen Nov 16, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tests whether a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and community health workers providing palliative care at home can improve symptom control and reduce hospital visits for people with advanced dementia. About 153 patients and their family caregivers are taking part across four hospitals in New York City. The goal is to see if this approach leads to better symptom management and fewer hospital stays.
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Locations
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Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Home palliative care (behavioral intervention by an interdisciplinary team)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a better way to manage symptoms and improve quality of life for dementia patients at home, while also supporting their caregivers.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (153 participants) and focuses on symptom management, not a cure. Results may not apply to all dementia patients or settings.
Conditions
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