Peer Support for Caregivers of People with Dementia
(Pair 2 Care Trial)
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Overseen BySandra Solove, MA
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Ohio State University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Approved in 3 JurisdictionsThis treatment is already approved in other countries
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to test a peer support intervention for caregivers who are caring for a loved one living with dementia.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for African-American adults who speak English and are family caregivers, either current or former, of someone with dementia. It's not open to those who aren't African-American, don't speak English, are under 18 years old, or aren't family caregivers.Inclusion Criteria
English-speaking
You are of African-American descent.
People who have taken care of someone with dementia (now or in the past)
Exclusion Criteria
I am under 18 years old.
People who are not African-American.
Non-Family caregiver
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
2-4 weeks
Peer Support Intervention
Former caregivers are paired with current caregivers to provide peer support, focusing on advance care planning and healthcare decision making.
6 months
Regular peer support sessions
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for satisfaction and appropriateness of the intervention for broader dissemination
4 weeks
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Peer Support
Trial Overview The study is examining the effectiveness of a peer support program designed to help caregivers manage the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Peer SupportExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Former caregivers will be paired with a current caregivers
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Ohio State University
Lead Sponsor
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Cambia Health Foundation
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