Can video calls bring joy to dementia care? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07182019

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a program called Connecting Today, which helps care home residents with moderate to severe dementia have regular video calls with family or friends. Over 6 weeks, 80 residents and their remote visitors will be split into two groups: one gets the video calls right away, the other waits. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, loneliness, and behavior to see if the program helps.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Connecting Today remote visiting program (video calls via iPad/Zoom with facilitator support)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, scalable way to ease loneliness and improve quality of life for people with dementia in care homes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 residents across 4 homes, so results may not apply broadly. The program relies on staff and family availability, which may limit real-world use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEMENTIA IN NURSING HOME FAMILY REMOTE VISITS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alberta
RECRUITING

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R3, Canada

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