Status:
COMPLETED
Social-LEAF Life Enhancing Activities for Caregivers
Lead Sponsor:
University of Rochester
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions:
Social Connectedness
Eligibility:
All Genders
50+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study examines a behavioral intervention to improve social connection and reduce loneliness for caregivers of a loved one with Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB).
Detailed Description
The objective of the Social-LEAF study is to examine psychological mechanisms whereby Social LEAF delivered in a group and via video call reduces loneliness and improves positive emotions for older ca...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- Must be a primary care partner of a person that has been clinically diagnosed with Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) or Parkinson's Disease Dementia, and has access to high-speed internet connection at home or in a location where they can speak privately with a facilitator. iPads and a hotspot will be given to those who lack internet and a sufficient mobile device but show willingness to participate. The iPads and hotspot will be returned to the study team once study procedures have concluded. Must be willing and ready to begin the intervention either immediately or in 6 weeks depending on which group they are randomly selected to be in.
- Must begin LEAF procedures as soon as consented to the study. Has not taken part in Aim 1 of the study.
- Will have waited the 6-week period before starting LEAF procedures after consenting and has not taken part in Aim 1 of the study.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Not a primary care partner of a person with DLB. Is a primary care partner of someone who has not been clinically diagnosed with DLB. Cannot speak English or provide clear and concise consent to the project.
- Has not started LEAF procedures at the beginning and has taken part in Aim 1 of the study.
- Has started/taken part in the LEAF procedures at the beginning and also has taken part in Aim 1 of the study.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 28 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 23 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
58 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05274074
Start Date
July 28 2022
End Date
July 23 2023
Last Update
March 3 2025
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, United States, 14642