RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07032350

E-Tailored Pain Management Support for Dementia Family Caregivers: Feasibility of the PACE-app

E-Tailored Pain Management Support for Dementia Family Caregivers

Sponsor

University of Iowa

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

May 22, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain Management Dementia Chronic Pain Palliative Care Care Giving Burden

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether a web-based application called the Pain Control Enhancement App (PACE-app) can support family caregivers in managing pain for their care recipients with dementia. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is it feasible and acceptable for family caregivers to use the PACE-app? Does using the PACE-app improve caregiver self-efficacy in pain management, adherence to pain treatments, communication with care providers, well-being, and their care recipient's pain conditions? Researchers will compare caregivers who use the PACE-app to those who continue with their usual care practices to see if the app leads to better outcomes for both caregivers and care recipients. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to either the PACE-app group or a usual-care control group Complete online surveys at baseline, 1 month, and 2 months If assigned to the PACE-app group: Use the PACE-app for 1 month to receive tailored pain management strategies and tools, and record their care recipient's pain in a digital diary Participate in an interview about their experience with the app All participation activities can be done remotely or in person.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study tests whether an app (called the PACE-app) can help family caregivers manage pain in their loved ones with dementia — people who often can't clearly communicate when they're hurting. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a family member, relative, or friend who is the main caregiver for someone with dementia or cognitive impairment who also has chronic pain (lasting more than 3 months) - You are responsible for managing that person's pain and treatments - You are between 18 and 100 years old - You can read and speak English - You have regular access to a tablet, laptop, or computer with internet **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are not the primary caregiver - You cannot speak or read English - You do not have access to an internet-connected device Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERWeb-based pain management support tool

The Pain Control Enhancement App (PACE-app) is a web-based tool designed to help family caregivers manage pain in persons with dementia. The app provides a brief screening to identify caregiver challenges and delivers tailored strategies, communication prompts for providers, and an educational resource library. It includes a digital pain diary for tracking daily pain, treatments, and urgent care use, with weekly reports that can be shared with healthcare providers. The app is accessible on any internet-connected device and designed for caregivers with varying levels of digital literacy.

BEHAVIORALUsual Pain Management Care

Caregivers receive no new intervention; they manage their care recipient's pain according to standard practices. No access to the PACE-app is given during the study period.

Locations(1)

College of Nursing

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

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