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A new approach to dementia care: families team up on medications

NCT ID NCT07742189

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

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests a short virtual program designed to help older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers work together on medication management. The program includes education about dementia, discussions about beliefs around independence and help, and creating a shared plan for medication routines. The study aims to see if this approach is practical and acceptable, and whether it improves medication collaboration and adherence.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
A brief virtual behavioral intervention for older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers, focusing on collaborative medication management through education, belief reframing, and planning.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a practical, low-cost tool to help families manage medications together, potentially improving adherence and reducing caregiver burden.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention's effects on medication adherence are exploratory, and it may not work for all families.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria for older adults with dementia: 1. Age 60 or older 2. Diagnosis of dementia, Alzhimer's Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment 3. Quick Dementia Rating Scale Score 2-12 (inclusive of mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia) 4. Taking 3 or more medications 5. Involved with managing their medications 6. Proficient speaking English 7. Capacity to provide consent Inclusion criteria for caregivers include:: 1. Primary family caregiver for the past 3 months 2. Age 18 or older 3. Proficient speaking English Exclusion Criteria: * adults unable to consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia Medication Adherence

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dementia Dementia family caregiver Medication adherence

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northwestern University

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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