A Study to Improve the Quality of Dementia Care
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 18-002202
NCT ID: NCT04350060
Sponsor Protocol Number: 18-002202
About this study
The purpose of this study is to change the way we care for those with advanced dementia in memory care units. Through integrated technologies and innovative architectural build, the specific aims are to reduce symptom burden, psychotropic medication use, dementia related behaviors, caregiver burden and health care utilization while improving sleep, mood, and function for those who are currently residing in memory care units.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult patients, male or female.
- Adult patients age 65 years or older.
- All patients currently residing at Arbor Terrace memory care unit will be eligible for enrollment. All sub-types of pre-existing dementia diagnosis, degree and severity are eligible for study qualification.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Hospice patients with less than 30 days of life expectancy at the time of enrollment.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Ying Ying Chen, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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