I-CARE 2: Mobile Telehealth to Reduce Alzheimer'S-related Symptoms

Summary

This study is a randomized, controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the effect of Brain CareNotes (a mobile health application) on the burden experienced by unpaid caregivers of patients with dementia and on the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) displayed by care recipients. Over 39 months, the trial will enroll 184 caregivers of community-dwelling patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia (ADRD). Caregivers will be randomized to use the Brain CareNotes app or an attention control education-only app for 12 months, with usage reminders.

Eligibility

Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:

* Self-identified primary unpaid caregiver of a person diagnosed with ADRD (at any stage) who are:
* Receiving primary care and
* Community-dwelling;
* English literate;
* Age ≥ 18 years

Caregiver Exclusion Criteria:

* Care recipient is a permanent resident of an extended care facility (nursing home);
* Involvement in another clinical trial that would prevent or interfere with study objectives;
* Sensory or other impairment prohibiting the use of a mobile touchscreen device or other study activity (after correction)

Conditions3

Locations2 sites

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