Medication Collaboration Feasibility Study | NCT07742189

NCT07742189

Overview

NCT ID: NCT07742189
Lead Sponsor: Northwestern UniversityOTHER
Official Title: Feasibility Study of a Brief Intervention to Support Medication Collaboration Among Older Adults and Family Care Partners
Brief Summary: This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of a brief medication collaboration intervention among older adults (age 60+) with early-stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment who take multiple medications and their family caregivers. The main aims are to: 1) determine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention for older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers, and 2) explore the effects of intervention on medication collaboration, medication adherence, and beliefs about dementia and autonomy.

In this study, participants will: 1) complete a 15-30-minute baseline interview (by Zoom or phone), 2) participate together in a 45-60-minute virtual intervention led by an interventionist that includes:

Assessment of medication responsibilities and beliefs. Education about dementia and medication management. Cognitive restructuring to address beliefs about independence and caregiver assistance.

Collaborative planning for medication responsibilities and routines; and lastly 3) complete a 15-20-minute one-month follow-up interview (by Zoom or phone) to assess the intervention's acceptability and changes in medication management outcomes.

Status and Timeline

Status: Not yet recruiting
Last Update Posted: Aug 3, 2026Actual
Start Date: Jul 2026Estimated
Primary Completion Date: Dec 2026Estimated
Completion Date

Participation Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Adult (18-64)Older Adult (65+)
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria for older adults with dementia:

Age 60 or older

Diagnosis of dementia, Alzhimer's Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment

Quick Dementia Rating Scale Score 2-12 (inclusive of mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia)

Taking 3 or more medications

Involved with managing their medications

Proficient speaking English

Capacity to provide consent

Inclusion criteria for caregivers include::

Primary family caregiver for the past 3 months

Age 18 or older

Proficient speaking English

Exclusion Criteria:

adults unable to consent

Study Plan

Study Type: Interventional
Phase: Not Applicable
Enrollment: 30Estimated
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: N/A
Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)

Contacts and Locations

Central Contacts: Rachel O'ConorContact
r-oconor@northwestern.edu13125033240

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