Care for Veterans with Mild Alzheimer's Disease

Improving Access to Care for Veterans With Memory Loss

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Alzheimer Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System · Federal
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for Veterans with mild cognitive issues or early dementia. Participants will help test a new way to improve access to care using phone and other technologies.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia.
  • I am enrolled in VA care.
  • I live at home, not in a nursing home or hospital.
  • I have a working telephone.
  • I am 18 years or older.
  • I can communicate in English.
  • I am willing to give informed consent.

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 evaluates a care delivery protocol to improve access to care for Veterans with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD). A randomized controlled trial will enroll Veterans with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia at VA Pittsburgh. The ADRD care delivery protocol integrates telehealth, advanced diagnostics, and streamlined workflows to expedite screening for eligibility f…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to suspected or confirmed AD with a 5 minute telephone MoCA score \>7 * Meets VA MUE inclusion/exclusion criteria for mAb therapy for AD * Enrolled in VA care * Lives in a home setting (i.e., not in an institutional s…
Contacts

Alison O'Donnell, DO, MPH

412-822-1020

alison.odonnell2@va.gov

CONTACT

Julie Faieta, PhD

juf52@pitt.edu

CONTACT