Smart cloth and app aim to ease dementia caregiving

NCT ID NCT05476809

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested an upgraded smart cloth system that people with dementia wear 24/7 to monitor activity, falls, and nighttime restlessness. The system sends alerts and weekly summaries to family caregivers through an app. The goal was to see if it helps caregivers feel more prepared and reduces fall risk.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: smart-cloth assisted home nursing (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this system could help family caregivers feel more prepared and reduce falls in people with dementia.
What could go wrong: This was a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The smart cloth may be uncomfortable or not work for all.

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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 FAMILY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan

Taoyuan, Taiwan
New Taipei Tucheng hospital

New Taipei City, 236017, Taiwan

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