New approach lets dementia patients guide their own care

NCT ID NCT06001775

First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested a program called Patient Priorities Care for 178 people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. Participants received a packet before their doctor visit and could talk with a trained facilitator about their personal care goals. The study aimed to see if this approach is practical and can be tracked using electronic health records, focusing on days at home, medications, and specialist referrals.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eskenazi Health

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

  • Indiana University Health Connected Care

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46219, United States

  • University of Texas Health- Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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