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NCT03537729 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of Visual Cues and Education for People Who Live Within Long Term Care Communities to Assist in Wayfinding
A NA study, sponsored by Grand Valley State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 172
- Enrollment target
NCT03537729 is a NA study that has completed, run by Grand Valley State University. The registered enrollment target is 172 participants.
The verdict
NCT03537729, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Grand Valley State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 172 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The ability to find one's way in the world is known as wayfinding. Many older adults who live in senior communities, such as independent living and assisted living residences, find wayfinding very challenging. Often times, these communities are not designed in a way that helps people find their way very easily. When people cannot find their way, they can get lost, be dependent upon others for getting out and about, or even be afraid to leave their rooms. The purpose of this study is to find out if distinctive signs and decorative elements, along with a special type of education called Spaced-Retrieval education, help residents in these communities find their way more effectively. Twelve senior communities will be assigned by chance to one of three conditions, including: 1) control - no change (the community stays the same); 2) signs and decorative elements enhanced; and 3) signs, decorative elements, and special education added. After agreeing to be in the study, the participants will be asked to find their way to certain places in their community four times over a year. Some people will be asked to participate in educational sessions on wayfinding. In addition, some people will be asked to wear a location tracker, (like a fitness tracker), for four weeks during the year. How well people find their way, along with how much they travel about within the communities, will be compared between the three groups. It is hypothesized that those in the communities with special signs and decorative elements will find their way more effectively than those in the control communities. It is also hypothesized that participants in the communities with the special education intervention will find their way better than those without the education. Finally, it is hypothesized that participants in the communities with signs and cues and education will travel about further distances than those in the control communities. The results of the study can help people who have a tendency to ge
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Salient Cues
- BEHAVIORAL Spaced Retrieval Education
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 172 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-06-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-10-23 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03537729
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03537729 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 172 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Grand Valley State University, which has 11 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Salient Cues is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03537729 about?
NCT03537729 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Visual Cues and Education for People Who Live Within Long Term Care Communities to Assist in Wayfinding". The ability to find one's way in the world is known as wayfinding. Many older adults who live in senior communities, such as independent living and assisted living residences, find wayfinding very challenging. Often times, these communities are not designed in a way that helps people find their way ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03537729?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 172 participants. The study started on 2019-06-12. Estimated completion is 2023-10-23.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03537729?
The interventions under investigation include: Salient Cues (BEHAVIORAL), Spaced Retrieval Education (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03537729?
This trial is sponsored by Grand Valley State University, which has 11 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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