Caregiver-Assisted Pain Coping for Dementia
(PWD Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of the study is to develop a caregiver-assisted pain coping skills training program for older adults who have pain and mild to moderate dementia and are living at home with a family caregiver. The investigators are planning to recruit 30 patient-caregiver dyads (60 individuals).
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether participants must stop taking their current medications.
Is Caregiver-Assisted Pain Coping for Dementia safe for humans?
How is the Caregiver-Assisted Pain Coping Skills Training (CG-PCST) treatment different from other treatments for dementia?
The Caregiver-Assisted Pain Coping Skills Training (CG-PCST) is unique because it focuses on equipping caregivers with coping strategies to manage their own stress and anxiety, which can indirectly improve the care they provide to people with dementia. Unlike other treatments that may focus directly on the person with dementia, this approach emphasizes the caregiver's role and their ability to handle stress, potentially reducing caregiver burden and improving the caregiving experience.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Caregiver-Assisted Pain Coping Skills Training (CG-PCST) for dementia?
Research shows that caregivers can effectively assess and manage pain in people with dementia when they receive proper training, as seen in studies where caregivers improved their skills in recognizing and communicating about pain. This suggests that caregiver-assisted interventions like CG-PCST could be beneficial in managing pain for dementia patients.12111213
Who Is on the Research Team?
Laura Porter, Ph.D
Principal Investigator
Duke University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals aged 50 or older with mild to moderate dementia experiencing daily pain for at least three months that disrupts their daily life. They must live at home, speak English, and have a caregiver who assists them for at least four hours per day. Caregivers must be 18 or older.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Patient-caregiver dyads receive five 45-60 minute sessions over a 6-8 week period via videoconference with a masters-level therapist
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Caregiver-Assisted Pain Coping Skills Training (CG-PCST)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Duke University
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator