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NCT07637097 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
VOCALE LBD: Online Peer Support for Caregivers of People With Lewy Body Dementia
A NA study, sponsored by University of Washington.
- Not yet
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 220
- Enrollment target
NCT07637097 is a NA study that has not yet begun recruiting, run by University of Washington. The registered enrollment target is 220 participants.
The verdict
NCT07637097, a NA study, has not yet begun recruiting, sponsored by University of Washington.
- NOT YET RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 220 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study tests whether a tailored, fully asynchronous online group intervention (VOCALE LBD) reduces depression in family caregivers of people with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), compared to standard educational materials. LBD is the second most common form of degenerative dementia and causes distinct challenges, including visual hallucinations, REM sleep disorder, and severe motor symptoms, that are not addressed by generic caregiver interventions. Depression rates in LBD caregivers reach 40-50%, double the rate seen in Alzheimer's disease caregivers, yet no rigorous digital interventions exist specifically for this population. VOCALE LBD is a text-based, low-bandwidth platform (Discourse) that brings groups of 10-15 caregivers together in an 8-week moderated online community. Weekly topics address LBD-specific challenges (sleep problems, hallucinations, self-care) and problem-solving skills using the ADAPT method. A pilot study (n=54) showed strong effects on depressive symptoms (Cohen's d=0.54 at 1-month follow-up), near-perfect engagement, and high participant satisfaction. This RCT (N=220) will test efficacy, examine mechanisms of action (self-efficacy and problem-solving), and explore analytics approaches for pragmatic monitoring, laying groundwork for future implementation in clinics and community organizations.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL VOCALE LBD: Virtual Online Communities for Aging Life Experiences: Lewy Body Dementia
- OTHER Standard of Care Educational Materials
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 220 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-12-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2030-11-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07637097 describes a study currently listed as not yet recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 220 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Washington, which has 1,048 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which VOCALE LBD: Virtual Online Communities for Aging Life Experiences: Lewy Body Dementia is the first listed.
NCT07637097 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07637097 about?
NCT07637097 is a clinical study titled "VOCALE LBD: Online Peer Support for Caregivers of People With Lewy Body Dementia". This study tests whether a tailored, fully asynchronous online group intervention (VOCALE LBD) reduces depression in family caregivers of people with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), compared to standard educational materials. LBD is the second most common form of degenerative dementia and causes distinct ...
What is the current status of trial NCT07637097?
This trial is currently not yet recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 220 participants. The study started on 2026-12-01. Estimated completion is 2030-11-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07637097?
The interventions under investigation include: VOCALE LBD: Virtual Online Communities for Aging Life Experiences: Lewy Body Dementia (BEHAVIORAL), Standard of Care Educational Materials (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07637097?
This trial is sponsored by University of Washington, which has 1,048 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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