Resilient Together Program for Dementia

(RT-D Trial)

Overseen By Sydney M, McCage

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Disqualifiers: Terminal illness, Frontotemporal dementia, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 6-8 weeks

50 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the novel Resilient Together for Dementia (RT-D) intervention for couples following dementia diagnoses. The primary target is emotional distress, and the program aims to prevent chronic distress in at-risk couples.

Research Team

Sarah Bannon, PhD

Principal Investigator

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for couples where one partner has been recently diagnosed with dementia after age 65, shows early-stage symptoms, and both are aware of their condition. They must live together, speak English, be adults over 18 years old, and at least one partner should have significant emotional distress.

Inclusion Criteria

My assessment shows early stage dementia.

My partner or I am experiencing significant emotional distress.

I understand my health issues and can grasp the study details.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Screening clinic visits

Treatment

Participants receive the Resilient Together for Dementia intervention or a minimally enhanced educational control over live video

6-8 weeks

Weekly live video sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for emotional distress and quality of life outcomes after treatment

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• MEUC
• Resilient Together for Dementia

Trial Overview The study tests the 'Resilient Together for Dementia' program designed to help couples manage emotional distress following a dementia diagnosis. It compares this new intervention against standard care to see if it can prevent long-term distress.

Participant Groups

Group I: Resilient Together for Dementia Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

The research team will compare two programs to reduce emotional distress among couples after dementia diagnosis.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Lead Sponsor

Trials

933

Recruited

579,000+

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Collaborator

Trials

1,841

Recruited

28,150,000+