Medication Collaboration Feasibility Study
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Medication Collaboration Intervention.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Dementia Family Caregiver, Dementia, Medication Adherence. Basic parameters: from 60 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Feasibility Study of a Brief Intervention to Support Medication Collaboration Among Older Adults and Family Care Partners
Overview
This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of a brief medication collaboration intervention among older adults (age 60+) with early-stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment who take multiple medications and their family caregivers. The main aims are to: 1) determine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention for older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers, and 2) explore the effects of intervention on medication collaboration, medication adherence, and beliefs about dementia and autonomy. In this study, participants will: 1) complete a 15-30-minute baseline interview (by Zoom or phone), 2) participate together in a 45-60-minute virtual intervention led by an interventionist that includes: Assessment of medication responsibilities and beliefs. Education about dementia and medication management. Cognitive restructuring to address beliefs about independence and caregiver assistance. Collaborative planning for medication responsibilities and routines; and lastly 3) complete a 15-20-minute one-month follow-up interview (by Zoom or phone) to assess the intervention's acceptability and changes in medication management outcomes.
Interventions
- Behavioral Medication Collaboration Intervention
A brief virtual behavioral intervention for older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers designed to support collaborative medication management. The intervention includes: (1) assessment of beliefs about dementia, autonomy, and current medication responsibilities; (2) education on dementia progression and medication management; (3) reframing maladaptive beliefs regarding independence and caregiver assistance; and (4) collaborative development of implementation intentions a
Primary outcome measures
- Acceptability of the Medication Collaboration Intervention [Time frame: 1 Month]
Secondary outcome measures (5)
- Medication Collaboration [Time frame: 1 Month]
- Medication adherence [Time frame: 1 Month]
- Beliefs about dementia [Time frame: 1 month]
- Medication Administration Hassles [Time frame: 1 Month]
- Beliefs about independence with medicines [Time frame: 1 month]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria for older adults with dementia:
- Age 60 or older
- Diagnosis of dementia, Alzhimer's Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Quick Dementia Rating Scale Score 2-12 (inclusive of mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia)
- Taking 3 or more medications
- Involved with managing their medications
- Proficient speaking English
- Capacity to provide consent
Inclusion criteria for caregivers include::
- Primary family caregiver for the past 3 months
- Age 18 or older
- Proficient speaking English
Exclusion criteria
- adults unable to consent
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- N/A
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07742189 · STU00226320