A clinical trial is a research study involving human volunteers, and is designed to answer specific health questions. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the safest and fastest way to find effective treatments, and new ways to improve health.
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Connection in Caregivers
Lead Researcher: Kimberly Van orden
Subjects will complete a baseline interview (phone/zoom and online) at the beginning
of the study. If eligible, subjects will complete 10 days of surveys that are texted
3 times a day (morning, afternoon, evening). Eligible subjects will also complete
a follow-up interview (zoom/phone and online) at 6 months. Subjects are paid up to
$400 for completing assessments. Inclusion: age 50 and older; caring daily for a
loved one with dementia; caregiving stress. Exclusion: Under 50 years of age; not
caring for a loved one with dementia daily.
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Social Engagement Coaching for Caregivers
Lead Researcher: Kathi Heffner
Taking care of someone who has dementia can become increasingly difficult. The well-being
of the caregiver is important for both themselves and the person they care for. Healthy
social connections are a vital part of this.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the Social Engage coaching
program on caregivers’ well-being.
This evidence-based, individualized program focuses on goals that are important to
you and addresses the social barriers often encountered while caring for a loved one
with dementia.
The Social Engage program involves up to nine 30-minute virtual sessions (via Zoom
or phone) conducted over 8-10 weeks, with flexible scheduling. Sessions are one-on-one,
private meetings with a trained coach, and focused on your unique situation and the
social connections that are important to you.
Participation also involves 2 in-person study visits, one before and one after completing
the Social Engage program. Visits are flexibly scheduled and parking is free.
Study visits involve answering questions about yourself, including your mood and feelings
of stress, and what caregiving has been like for you. We will also gather information
about your physical and brain health.
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UOCPC22008 / Triadic / Magnuson
Lead Researcher: Allison Magnuson
To gather key stakeholder input for feedback on the adaption of the COACH GA intervention
(i.e., develop COACH-Cog) to enhance triadic communication among oncologists, care
partners and patients with ADRD.
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