Approach based on the meanings of vocal behaviours for Behavioral Symptoms

CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montréal, Canada
Behavioral SymptomsApproach based on the meanings of vocal behaviours - Other
Eligibility
18+
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial aims to reduce vocal behaviours (VB) in older people with Alzheimer's disease living in long-term care facilities, which may indicate ill-being and disturb others. A new approach was developed based on finding the underlying reasons for VB through a partnership between family and formal caregivers. The goals are to reduce VB, enhance older people's well-being, and increase family and formal caregivers' empowerment.

Treatment Effectiveness

Phase-Based Effectiveness

1 of 3
N/A

Study Objectives

1 Primary · 12 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 4 months (follow-up)

2 months
Change from baseline frequency of vocal behaviors
Change from baseline in partnership-based decision-making-formal caregivers' attitudes
Cost
4 months (follow-up)
Voice Disorders
Change from baseline in empowerment-family caregivers
Change from baseline in empowerment-formal caregivers
Change from baseline in medication use
Change from baseline in partnership-based decision-making-family caregivers' perspective
Change from baseline in partnership-based decision-making-formal caregivers' attitude
Change from baseline in partnership-based decision-making-formal caregivers' perspective
Change from baseline in perceived disruptiveness of vocal behaviors-family caregivers
Change from baseline in perceived disruptiveness of vocal behaviors-formal caregivers
Change from baseline in well-being

Trial Safety

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Control group
1 of 2
Experimental group
1 of 2

Active Control

Experimental Treatment

324 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Approach based on the meanings of vocal behaviours · No Placebo Group · N/A

Experimental group
Other
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Approach based on the meanings of vocal behaviours · Intervention Types: Other
Control group
Other
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Usual practices · Intervention Types: Other

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 4 months (follow-up)

Who is running the clinical trial?

Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de MontrealLead Sponsor
20 Previous Clinical Trials
8,238 Total Patients Enrolled
Anne BourbonnaisPrincipal InvestigatorCentre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de Montreal

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18+ · All Participants · 0 Total Inclusion Criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any available slots left for people to join this trial?

"Yes, according to medical records posted on clinicaltrials.gov this experiment is recruiting participants from November 30th 2018 and was last modified August 13th 2021. The study seeks to collect data from 324 patients at 3 locations." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

How many participants are actively engaged in this clinical investigation?

"Affirmative, according to information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this treatment trial is actively recruiting participants. It was posted in November 2018 and has since been modified as recently as August 2021. 324 patients are required from three distinct medical centres." - Anonymous Online Contributor

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