Can nurse coaching ease Dementia's toll on families?

NCT ID NCT03881579

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether monthly nurse-led coaching sessions over a year can help people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and their caregivers. Researchers will track symptoms, quality of life, and how well care plans are documented. The goal is to improve supportive care for the millions of Americans with dementia living at home.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nurse-led supportive care assessment and coaching
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that regular nurse-led coaching helps dementia patients and their families manage symptoms and plan care better at home.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study focused on measuring needs and caregiver burden, not a treatment. It may not lead to broad changes in care or show clear benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Cognitive Dysfunction dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEMENTIA MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT PRIMARY PALLIATIVE CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

VJ Periyakoil

Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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