RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06099197

I-CARE 2: Mobile Telehealth to Reduce Alzheimer'S-related Symptoms in Hispanic Individuals

I-CARE 2 RCT: Mobile Telehealth to Reduce Alzheimer'S-related Symptoms for Hispanic Caregivers and Patients

Sponsor

Indiana University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Sep 26, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease Caregiver Burden

Summary

This study is a randomized, controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate usability and acceptability, and met and unmet needs from a caregiver intervention app, Brain CareNotes, among unpaid Hispanic caregivers of patients with dementia. Brain CareNotes provides support for management of the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) displayed by care recipients. Over 10 months, the trial will enroll 40 Hispanic caregivers of community-dwelling patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia (ADRD). Caregivers will be randomized to use the Brain CareNotes app or an attention control education-only app for 12 months, with usage reminders.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Self-identified primary unpaid Hispanic caregiver of a person diagnosed with ADRD (at any stage) who are:
Receiving primary care and
Community-dwelling;
English literate;
Age ≥ 18 years

Exclusion Criteria3

Care recipient is a permanent resident of an extended care facility (nursing home);
Involvement in another clinical trial that would prevent or interfere with study objectives;
Sensory or other impairment prohibiting the use of a mobile touchscreen device or other study activity (after correction)

Interventions

BEHAVIORALBrain CareNotes

The Brain CareNotes mobile telehealth app is used by unpaid caregivers for BPSD management. It includes remote communication with an external human support person-a care coach-as well as features for users to independently perform health-related activities.

BEHAVIORALDementia Guide Expert

Dementia Guide Expert provides education only and no interactive BPSD management support, coaching, assessment, or external response. It contains "evidence-based expert information on what dementia is, types, contributing factors, risks, symptoms, stages, diagnosis, tests, treatment, management, communication techniques, and links to resources and support services."