RECRUITING

Objective Assessment of Behavioral Associations of Patients With Dementia

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

It is generally acknowledged that patients with dementia are best cared for at home. However, outbursts of various behavioral disturbances, e.g., combativeness, appear in most cases and often necessitate institutionalization. These outbursts are often without apparent warning, which limits preventive interventions. The measurement of the electrical activity of the skin is well-studied as an indicator of stress or agitation. The investigators propose to monitor the electrical activity of skin in patients with dementia in order to determine whether any sign of agitation may occur before the outburst. If skin electrical activity gives sufficient warning, then preventive interventions may be tried. If successful, the ability to predict and prevent outbursts of behavioral disturbances will allow patients to be cared for at home for longer periods. It is the primary aim of this project to determine whether skin electrical activity gives such a warning; possible preventive measures will be the subject of future studies.

Official Title

Objective Assessment of Behavioral Associations of Patients With Dementia

Quick Facts

Study Start:2016-01-01
Study Completion:2025-12-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT02617056

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:Not specified
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * any patient admitted to dementia unit at Bedford VAMC
  1. * inability to cooperate with electrodermal measurements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Frank Greco, MD PhD
CONTACT
(781) 687-3265
Frank.Greco2@va.gov

Principal Investigator

Frank Greco, MD PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA

Study Locations (Sites)

VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

  • Frank Greco, MD PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2016-01-01
Study Completion Date2025-12-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2016-01-01
Study Completion Date2025-12-31

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • electrodermal response

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Dementia
  • Psychomotor Agitation