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