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ABC ANSWERS Program for Alzheimer's Disease (ABC ANSWERS Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Indiana University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Veterans: Diagnosis of AD or TBI and receives Primary Care from Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC)

Both: Over 18 years of age, Speak and understand English, Access to telephone

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline to12 months

Awards & highlights

ABC ANSWERS Trial Summary

This trial will test a new intervention for people with Alzheimer's or TBI, and see how it affects their caregivers.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Veterans over 18 with Alzheimer's or Traumatic Brain Injury receiving care from the VAMC, and their primary caregivers who plan to provide care for at least a year. Caregivers must not have serious illnesses that limit participation. Excluded are those in long-term facilities, involved in certain other studies, unable to be contacted after multiple tries, non-English speakers, or with severe mental illness.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study evaluates 'ABC ANSWERS', an intervention aimed at reducing caregiver burden and improving quality of life for family/friend caregivers of Veterans with Alzheimer's Disease or Traumatic Brain Injury. Participants will be compared against a control group to assess effectiveness.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial focuses on an intervention program rather than medication, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience emotional distress or fatigue related to engagement in the program activities.

ABC ANSWERS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am a veteran diagnosed with Alzheimer's or TBI and get my primary care from a VAMC.

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I am over 18, speak English, and have access to a phone.

ABC ANSWERS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline to12 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline to12 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change from baseline Caregivers Quality of Life at 12 months

Secondary outcome measures

Anxiety

Change from Caregiver dyadic strain at 12 months

Change from baseline Caregiver Burden at 12 months

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ABC ANSWERS Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Primary Care plus ABC ANSWERS intervention

Group II: ControlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Primary Care

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Indiana UniversityLead Sponsor

980 Previous Clinical Trials

982,925 Total Patients Enrolled

Cleveland State UniversityOTHER

12 Previous Clinical Trials

1,833 Total Patients Enrolled

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical CenterFED

5 Previous Clinical Trials

847 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is enrollment open to individuals over the age of sixty?

"This clinical trial is recruiting any individuals of legal age and below the age of ninetieth."

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Is it currently feasible to participate in this scientific experiment?

"According to the clinicaltrials.gov database, this particular medical trial is not currently seeking individuals for participation. Although it was initially posted on August 1st 2018 and last updated July 20th 2022, there are 1157 other trials actively recruiting at present time."

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Is it possible to register for this clinical trial?

"The parameters for this clinical trial necessitate that participants are veterans and between the ages of 18-90. A total of 236 patients need to be recruited."

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Recent research and studies

TrialsJournal

Supporting Caregivers of Veterans with Alzheimer’s Disease and Traumatic Brain Injury: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Carnahan, Jennifer L., Katherine S. Judge, Joanne K. Daggy, James E. Slaven, Nicki Coleman, Emily L. Fortier, Christopher Suelzer, and Nicole R. Fowler. 2020. “Supporting Caregivers of Veterans with Alzheimer’s Disease and Traumatic Brain Injury: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial”. Trials. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi:10.1186/s13063-020-4199-1.

clinicaltrials.govStudy

The Aging Brain ANSWERS Program

Nicole R. Fowler, PhD 2018. "The Aging Brain ANSWERS Program". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03397667.