NCT00105638

Brief Summary

This study was designed to evaluate the impact of a Telehealth Education Program (TEP) on outpatient veterans with moderate to severe dementia and their spouse caregivers. The TEP is a program of education, coping skills, problem solving and support presented to caregivers of veterans with dementia by teleconference in 10 weekly, one-hour sessions. The TEP was based on a stress and coping model aimed to enhance the knowledge, skills and feelings of support of the caregivers who participated.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
160

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2005

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 16, 2005

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 17, 2005

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2005

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

April 7, 2015

Status Verified

November 1, 2007

First QC Date

March 16, 2005

Last Update Submit

April 6, 2015

Conditions

DementiaAlzheimer Disease

Keywords

Intervention studiesHealth Care CostsTelephoneCaregivers

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Reduction in veteran agitation and symptoms of depression; increase in caregiver management skills

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Veterans will experience fewer hospitalizations and nursing home admissions

Study Arms (1)

Arm 1

OTHER
Behavioral: educational program, by telephone

Interventions

educational program, by telephoneBEHAVIORAL
Arm 1

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • spouse of veteran
  • clinical diagnosis of dementia/Alzheimers
  • verbal approval from primary care provider
  • living with partner

You may not qualify if:

  • not spouse of veteran
  • no clinical diagnosis of dementia
  • no verbal approval from PCP
  • not living with partner

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Albany VA Medical Center Samuel S. Stratton, Albany, NY

Albany, New York, 12208, United States

Location

VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, New York, 14215, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Wray LO, Shulan MD, Toseland RW, Freeman KE, Vasquez BE, Gao J. The effect of telephone support groups on costs of care for veterans with dementia. Gerontologist. 2010 Oct;50(5):623-31. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnq040. Epub 2010 May 27.

    PMID: 20507926RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DementiaAlzheimer Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesNeurocognitive DisordersMental DisordersTauopathiesNeurodegenerative Diseases

Study Officials

  • Mollie Shulan, MD

    Albany VA Medical Center Samuel S. Stratton, Albany, NY

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 16, 2005

First Posted

March 17, 2005

Study Start

September 1, 2005

Study Completion

April 1, 2007

Last Updated

April 7, 2015

Record last verified: 2007-11

Locations

US(2)