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Can video calls bring joy to dementia care? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07182019

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 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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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 320 people

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

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 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

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Residents: * are at least 65 years old * are diagnosed with any type of dementia * have a Cognitive Performance Score (CPS) indicating moderate to severe impairment (CPS 3-6). * to participate, residents must also have people that self identify as a family member or friend of the person with dementia. Remote visitors: * are people that self-identify as a family member or friend of the person with dementia * are people with whom the person with dementia desires contact * are 18 or older * understand and speak English. Exclusion Criteria: * All remote visitors are required to understand and speak English as this is necessary for the facilitator to support the call and for data to be collected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dementia in nursing home FAMILY Remote visits

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alberta

    RECRUITING

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2R3, Canada

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