N/A
N=30
Socially Isolated Older Adults Living With Dementia
Alzheimer Disease · Dementia
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03666624 ↗Enrolled (actual)
30
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2022
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Physical Activity — 227; 282; 380; 232 minutes per week
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Personalized care network (Behavioral)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 50+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
- Primary completion
- Dec 2020
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Physical Activity |
227; 282; 380; 232 | — |
| PRIMARY Change in Physical Functioning |
66.1; 73.0; 73.2; 72.0 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Quality of Life |
30.9; 32.2; 32.7; 32.0 | — |
Summary
The lack of efficacious research-based interventions for sexual and gender minority (SGM) older adults living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, combined with the heightened risk of cognitive impairment in this population, presents a significant public health problem. SGM older adults are at elevated risk of social isolation and experience significant barriers to healthcare access. Existing interventions for older adults with dementia have been found to be effective for caregiving dyads. Yet SGM older adults, compared to heterosexuals, are significantly less likely to be married or to have biological family members to support them. A significant proportion of SGM older adults living with dementia have no caregiver or care network. The goal of the proposed research is to design and pilot test the cultural appropriateness, acceptability, and feasibility of an innovative translation of a personalized care network-RDAD (Reducing Disability in Alzheimer's Disease) to support those living with dementia without a family caregiver, directly addressing unique SGM-specific risk factors.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age at enrollment is 50 years of age or older
- Self-identify as LGBT (or sexual or gender non-binary or same sex sexual behavior)
- Have early stage dementia, including Alzheimer's disease or needs help with complex daily activities
- Living in the community, not in a care facility.
Exclusion Criteria
- Known terminal illness (with death anticipated within the next 12 months)
- Hospitalization for a psychiatric disorder in the 12 months prior to baseline
- Have more than early stage dementia
- Any physical limitations/chronic conditions preventing participation in an exercise program.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03666624). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.