Can video calls bring joy to dementia care? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07182019
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 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
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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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University of Alberta
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R3, Canada
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