Preventing Aggressive Behavior in Demented Patients

US Department of Veterans Affairs1 site in 1 country10 target enrollmentJune 2009

ConditionsDementia Aggression

Overview

Phase: Phase 3
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Dementia
Sponsor: US Department of Veterans Affairs
Enrollment: 10
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Aggression prevention
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 15 years ago

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Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop and pilot test and non-pharmacological intervention designed to prevent the occurence of aggression in persons with dementia.

Detailed Description

An expert panel has met to review the investigators' prior work and literature to help create a non-pharmacological intervention designed to prevent the incidence of aggression. The investigators have created a manual based on prior work and expert input. Recruitment for pilot patients is now ready to begin. The purpose of the pilot will be to further adapt the intervention, assess feasibility, and examine recruitment options.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

June 2009

End Date

October 2010

Last Updated

15 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group