Preventing Aggressive Behavior in Demented Patients

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Dementia; Aggression
• Interventions: Behavioral: Preventing Aggressive Behavior in Demented Patients

• Registration Number: NCT00622128
• Lead Sponsor: US Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2008-02-05
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-02-21
• Study First Posted: 2008-02-22
• Study Start: 2009-06
• Status Verified: 2010-10
• Primary Completion: 2010-10
• Study Completion: 2010-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-10-14
• Last Update Posted: 2010-10-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

• diagnosis of dementia,
• caregiver

Exclusion Criteria

• history of aggression,
• residence of nursing homes

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
1	Preventing Aggressive Behavior in Demented Patients	Pilot study. Developing intervention

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Aggression prevention	one year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center; 🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States