Connect-Home Program for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Connect-Home: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Alzheimer Disease Dementia
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
19 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
360 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with dementia and their caregivers to participate in a program aimed at supporting transitions from skilled nursing facilities to home or other living arrangements. Participants will be involved in activities that may help reduce caregiver stress and improve symptoms of dementia.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I can speak English
  • I am aiming to move to home, assisted living, or long-term care
  • I have been diagnosed with dementia
  • I have a caregiver who is willing to participate

You may not be able to join if

  • I am scheduled for a hospital readmission within 30 days of joining
  • My caregiver is a court-appointed guardian

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This study is a parallel arm, cluster randomized trial (CRT) to test the efficacy of Connect-Home ADRD, a transitional care intervention focusing on Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementias and their caregivers during transitions from SNFs to home, assisted, living, and long-term care. The primary hypothesis is that the intervention will reduce caregiver strai…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients: * Ability to speak English * Goal of discharge to home, assisted living, or long-term care * Diagnosis of dementia * Having a caregiver willing to participate Caregivers: * Ability to speak English * Legally authorized representative (LAR) who also provides support …
Contacts

Molly Lynch, MS

9198438874

molly_lynch@unc.edu

CONTACT

Kathryn Wessell, MPH

919-966-2939

kwessell@email.unc.edu

CONTACT