RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07054385

I-CARE Rural Pilot: Intervention for Rural-Dwelling Dementia Caregivers

I-CARE-Rural Pilot: Remote Digital Intervention for Rural-Dwelling Dementia Caregivers

Sponsor

Richard Holden

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jul 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease Caregiver Burden

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess feasibility and to estimate efficacy of our app "Brain CareNotes" for dementia caregivers who reside in a rural setting (as defined by RUCA codes 4 through 10). The Brain CareNotes app is designed to reduce informal caregiver burden of those caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) of individuals with ADRD. The study will enroll up to 60 rural caregivers of community-dwelling individuals living with ADRD. Caregivers will be randomized to use the Brain CareNotes app or an attention control education-only app for six months, with usage reminders.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This pilot study tests a support program called I-CARE, delivered virtually, for people who care for a family member with dementia and live in rural areas. Caring for someone with dementia is exhausting, and rural caregivers often have limited access to support services. This program aims to reduce caregiver stress, burnout, and depression. **You may be eligible if...** - You are caring for a family member or close friend with dementia - You live in a rural area - You are experiencing stress related to your caregiving role - You have access to the internet or a phone for virtual sessions - You are 18 or older **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are not a caregiver for someone with dementia - You live in an urban or suburban area - You are unable to participate in virtual sessions due to lack of technology access Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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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."