PrepAD Study: Prepare for Alzheimer Dementia. Effectiveness of an online self-management program for family caregivers of patients with (very) early-stage dementia including prodromal dementia (Mild Cognitive Impairment due to AD)

Completed

• Conditions: geen aandoeningen, zelfvertrouwen en psychische belasting/stress bij familieleden van mensen met dementie in een vroeg stadium (inclusief prodromale dementie; MCI due to AD); caregiver self-efficacy and perceived control + burden/stress in family members of MCI/early-stage dementia patients

• Registration Number: NL-OMON42080
• Lead Sponsor: Medisch Universitair Ziekenhuis Maastricht

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 11 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

- Family caregiver of a patient diagnosed with (very) early-stage dementia including prodromal dementia (MCI due to AD, based on the etiological diagnosis expected to convert to dementia).
- Caregiver is >18 years.
- Caregiver has access to the Internet at home and already masters basic skills in 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, based on his/her experience with the target group).
- Caregivers who are overburdened or have severe health problems (based on clinical judgment of knowledgeable practitioner, based on his/her experience with the target group).
- Caregivers who*s current or near-future situation demands acute, intensive counselling (based on clinical judgment of knowledgeable practitioner, based on his/her experience with the target group).
- 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