PrepAD Study (Prepare for Alzheimer Dementia). An evaluation of the feasibility of an online self-management program for spousal caregivers of patients with (very) early-stage dementia including prodromal dementia (Mild Cognitive Impairment due to AD)

Completed

• Conditions: geen aandoeningen, ervaren controle en zelfvertrouwen en psychische belasting/stress bij partners van mensen met MCI (milde geheugenproblemen) en dementie in een vroeg stadium; Caregiver self-efficacy and perceived control + burden/stress in partners of MCI/early-stage dementia patients

• Registration Number: NL-OMON38692
• Lead Sponsor: Medisch Universitair Ziekenhuis Maastricht

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2014-06-20
• Last Update Posted: 11 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 17

Inclusion Criteria

- Spousal caregiver of a patient diagnosed with (very) early-stage dementia including prodromal dementia (MCI due to AD, according to the clinical criteria established by McKhann (1984; 2011)).
- Caregiver and patient share a household.
- Caregiver has access to the Internet at home and already has some experience with the use of computers.
- Written informed consent is obtained.

Exclusion Criteria

- Caregivers who have insufficient cognitive abilities to engage in the online self-management program (based on clinical judgment of knowledgeable practitioner).
- Caregivers who are overburdened or have severe health problems (based on clinical judgment of knowledgeable practitioner).
- Caregivers of people with dementia caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired brain impairment, Down syndrome, chorea of Huntington or alcohol abuse

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified