Communication Training for Alzheimer's Caregivers
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to design a Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (NDR) training intervention to improve communication and address resolution of conflicts that family caregivers of patients with cognitive impairment and/or Alzheimer's Disease (AD) frequently experience.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English-speaking caregivers who help an adult over 65 with tasks like shopping or scheduling, are involved in healthcare decisions, can use the internet, and have noticed changes in memory or thinking skills of the person they care for.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants undergo Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (NDR) training to improve communication and resolve conflicts
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in communication skills and caregiver outcomes post-intervention
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Negotiation Training
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northwestern University
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator