NCT03653871

Brief Summary

This study will examine whether a performing arts class will improve the well-being of primary unpaid caregivers of people with dementia

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
75

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable alzheimer-disease

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2018

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable alzheimer-disease

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

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

August 22, 2018

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 31, 2018

Completed
11 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 11, 2018

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 30, 2019

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

February 19, 2020

Status Verified

February 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

August 22, 2018

Last Update Submit

February 18, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

Alzheimer DiseaseDementiaCaregiverPerforming Arts

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change caregiver burden as measured by Zarit Burden Interview

    Zarit Burden Interview is a caregiver self-report measure. The Interview uses a 5 point Likert Scale (Never - 0, Rarely - 1, Sometimes - 2, Quite Frequently - 3, Nearly Always - 4). Score can range from 0- to 88. 0-21 - little or no burden, 21-40 mild to moderate burden, 41-60 moderate to severe burden, 61-88 severe burden. A lower score represents a better outcome.

    Baseline to 22 weeks

  • Change caregiver resiliency as measured by Brief Resiliency Scale

    Brief Resilience Scale is a self report of items using a 5 point Likert Scale. Three of the items, the scale is as follows: (Strongly Disagree-1, Strongly Agree -5) For the remaining 3 items, the scale is reversed (Strongly Agree - 5, Strongly Agree 1) Score can range from 6-30 and is divided by 6. A higher score represents a better outcome.

    Baseline to 22 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Determine if intervention helps recovery from agitation and disruptive behavior for caregivers as measured by salivary cortisol levels

    Baseline to week 10

  • Determine if intervention improves caregiver's perception of care recipient's quality of life as measured by Quality of Life - Alzheimer's Disease

    Baseline to 22 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Performing arts instruction delivered 1 hour/week for 8 weeks.

Behavioral: Performing Arts Instruction

Wait List Control

NO INTERVENTION

Control group. Performing arts instruction delivered upon completion of control period.

Interventions

Professionally delivered performing arts curriculum

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 115 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Primary, unpaid caregiver of person with dementia OR
  • Person with Dementia.
  • Live independently in the community.
  • Care recipient has a Functional Assessment Staging Test (FAST) Score of 4-6b.
  • Caregiver does not display symptoms of emotional, cognitive, or mental impairment.
  • Caregiver must be able to produce adequate saliva sample.
  • Caregiver/care recipient can travel to program.
  • Caregiver/care recipient agree to participate in all aspects of study intervention and assessments.
  • Caregiver is 18 years of age or older.
  • Care recipient is 65 years of age or older
  • Access to home phone or mobile phone

You may not qualify if:

  • Unable to understand either spoken and/or written English.
  • Caregiver is a paid employee of care recipient's legally appointed representative

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States

Location

Related Publications (5)

  • World Health Organization. (2017). 10 facts on dementia. Retrieved March, 2017, from http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/dementia/en/

    BACKGROUND
  • Wimo A, Guerchet M, Ali GC, Wu YT, Prina AM, Winblad B, Jonsson L, Liu Z, Prince M. The worldwide costs of dementia 2015 and comparisons with 2010. Alzheimers Dement. 2017 Jan;13(1):1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2016.07.150. Epub 2016 Aug 29.

    PMID: 27583652BACKGROUND
  • Schulz R, Sherwood PR. Physical and mental health effects of family caregiving. Am J Nurs. 2008 Sep;108(9 Suppl):23-7; quiz 27. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000336406.45248.4c.

    PMID: 18797217BACKGROUND
  • Cohen GD, Perlstein S, Chapline J, Kelly J, Firth KM, Simmens S. The impact of professionally conducted cultural programs on the physical health, mental health, and social functioning of older adults. Gerontologist. 2006 Dec;46(6):726-34. doi: 10.1093/geront/46.6.726.

    PMID: 17169928BACKGROUND
  • Houston TK, Allison JJ, Sussman M, Horn W, Holt CL, Trobaugh J, Salas M, Pisu M, Cuffee YL, Larkin D, Person SD, Barton B, Kiefe CI, Hullett S. Culturally appropriate storytelling to improve blood pressure: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2011 Jan 18;154(2):77-84. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-154-2-201101180-00004.

    PMID: 21242364BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Alzheimer DiseaseDementia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesTauopathiesNeurodegenerative DiseasesNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Kim McManus, PhD

    AdventHealth

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 22, 2018

First Posted

August 31, 2018

Study Start

September 11, 2018

Primary Completion

December 30, 2019

Study Completion

December 31, 2019

Last Updated

February 19, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations