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Virtual care program for dementia shows promise in reducing ER visits

NCT ID NCT06245499

Symptom relief Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed trial tested a virtual program for people with Alzheimer's or related dementias and their caregivers. Nearly 1,000 participants received monthly video or phone visits from nurses or social workers over a year. The program focused on managing symptoms, reducing caregiver stress, and coordinating care. Researchers tracked emergency room visits and medication use to see if the program helped.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Aging Brain Care Virtual Program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical, at-home way to improve dementia care and reduce emergency room visits.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results are not yet widely available. The program is behavioral, not a cure, and may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

987 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Patient Inclusion Criteria: * 65 and older, * active primary care patient (visit in past 14 months), * diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) based on ICD criteria in primary care problems list. Patient Exclusion Criteria: * enrolled in hospice at the study start (study screening)or * living in a long term care nursing facility. Care Partners Inclusion Criteria: * 18 and older, * able to access a phone or computer for intervention delivery in English, and * identified in the EMR as the emergency contact or as the primary care partner. Care Partners Exclusion Criteria: \- Individuals who decline to participate in the ABCV intervention

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alzheimer disease Dementia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Regenstrief Institute, Inc.

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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