Caregiver as Navigator: Develop Skills Online (CAN-DO)

Part of paid clinical trials in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sponsor
Emory University
Study ID
NCT06177990
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Dementia

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Caregiver as Navigator: Develop Skills Online (CAN-DO) program — OTHER
    Online, asynchronous psychoeducation program for dementia family caregivers. The program is meant to enhance caregivers' knowledge and skills for navigating healthcare, financial, legal, and family systems. The program has three main sections. * The first section provides information and how to prepare for using the healthcare system and community-based services in dementia care and support. * The second provides information about how to be more effective when using the financial and legal system either for yourself or your person. * The third section of the course provides information about ways to manage and navigate family dynamics present in various caregiving scenarios more effectively.
  • Healthy Living online course — OTHER
    Online program for dementia family caregivers about "Healthy Living" for the first 4 months post-randomization.

Study Details

This study is designed to learn more about ways to promote caregiver mastery online. 270 dementia family caregivers will be enrolled and randomized to take the CAN-DO online course immediately or after a waiting period. They will participate in interviews before and after the course; total time of study participation is 6 months.

Key Dates

Start date
Dec 26, 2024
Status verified
Jan 2026
Primary completion
Mar 31, 2028
Completion
Mar 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
270 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: CAN-DO Immediate program group
    Each participant will be engaged in a baseline interview. Subsequently, each will be asked to take part in follow-up interviews at points 2, 4, 6, and 8 months following the launch of their cohort.
  • Active Comparator: Attention Control program group
    Participants will receive an online course about "Healthy Living" for the first 4 months after randomization. After the Attention Control participants complete their 4-month interview, they will be invited to participate in the CAN-DO program.
  • Active Comparator: Usual care group
    Participants randomized to the Usual care group will not receive intervention from the study but after they complete their 4-month interview, they will be invited to participate in the CAN-DO program.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Pearlin Caregiver Stress Scales score [ Time Frame: Baseline, 2, 4, 6, and 8 months post-intervention ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Emory Roybal Center for Dementia Caregiving MasteryAtlantaGeorgia30322
Carolyn Clevenger, RN, DNP (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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