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NCT04313582 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Feasibility of the SmartPrompt for Improving Everyday Function in Dementia
A NA study, sponsored by Temple University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
NCT04313582 is a NA study that has completed, run by Temple University. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants.
The verdict
NCT04313582, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Temple University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Difficulty completing everyday tasks is a primary reason for the high cost of care, loss of caregiver paid hours, and general caregiver burden associated with dementia. Electronic reminder applications hold promise as a low-cost solution to improve daily functioning, promote aging in place, and reduce caregiver burden and cost of care, particularly as older adults become more computer literate. There are many electronic reminders available for healthy individuals, but few have been developed to target the specific cognitive difficulties that impede completion of everyday tasks in people with dementia (i.e., premature decay of task goals, decreased motivation to perform tasks, distractibility, semantic knowledge degradation, etc.). Furthermore, there is a dearth of feasibility research on the fundamental efficacy and usability of reminder applications for people with dementia. This R21 proposal addresses these gaps with a feasibility study of the SmartPrompt, an enhanced electronic reminder aid designed for people with dementia that is used with an inexpensive smartphone. A diverse sample of older adults with mild dementia (N = 40) and their caregivers (N =40) will be trained to use the SmartPrompt and then asked to use the application to perform a target task (hydration, meals, or medication) twice per day in their homes for two weeks. Aim 1 will test the hypothesis that the SmartPrompt is effective at promoting everyday task completion (i.e., efficacy) relative to a one- week control period without the SmartPrompt. Using a single-group crossover design, efficacy outcomes will be obtained during the SmartPrompt and Control Conditions and will include participant and caregiver reports of task completion, caregiver report of burden, and participant report of frustration Aim 2 will investigate whether the SmartPrompt will be perceived favorably by participants and caregivers and the extent to which technical support is needed for its use (i.e., usability). Usability me
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL SmartPrompt smartphone application
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-03-13 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-04-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04313582
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04313582 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Temple University, which has 163 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which SmartPrompt smartphone application is the first listed.
NCT04313582 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04313582 about?
NCT04313582 is a clinical study titled "Feasibility of the SmartPrompt for Improving Everyday Function in Dementia". Difficulty completing everyday tasks is a primary reason for the high cost of care, loss of caregiver paid hours, and general caregiver burden associated with dementia. Electronic reminder applications hold promise as a low-cost solution to improve daily functioning, promote aging in place, and redu...
What is the current status of trial NCT04313582?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2020-03-13. Estimated completion is 2023-04-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04313582?
The interventions under investigation include: SmartPrompt smartphone application (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04313582?
This trial is sponsored by Temple University, which has 163 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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