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Behavioural Intervention

Online Support Program for Dementia Caregivers (STELLA-R Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Allison Lindauer, PhD
Research Sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Adult caring for family member with ADRD
Age of 18 years or older
Must not have
Unwilling or unable to adequately follow study instructions and participate in study procedures
Vision problems severe enough to prevent participation
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 10 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial involves an online program called STELLA-R that helps caregivers manage common behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia patients. Caregivers learn a technique called the ABC approach to better understand and respond to

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adult caregivers in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho who look after a family member with dementia and find at least two behavioral symptoms distressing. Participants must speak English, have a phone, email, and mailing address to receive materials.
What is being tested?
The STELLA-R online curriculum is being tested. It's designed to help caregivers manage difficult behaviors in dementia using the ABC approach—a technique that focuses on understanding behavior triggers and consequences.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves educational material rather than medication, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience varying levels of stress relief or emotional responses.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am an adult caring for a family member with Alzheimer's or related dementia.
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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am willing and able to follow study instructions and procedures.
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My vision problems are severe and may stop me from joining.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~10 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 10 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Acceptability of STELLA-R Intervention
Feasibility of STELLA-R Intervention
Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist (RMBPC)
Secondary study objectives
ABC Plans
Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised (CAMS-R)
Emotional and Physical Strain
+10 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Experimental GroupExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Care partners start the STELLA-R Curriculum immediately after enrollment.
Group II: Waitlist Control GroupActive Control3 Interventions
Care partners start the STELLA-R Curriculum 8 weeks after enrollment.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Hart Family FoundationUNKNOWN
Oregon Health and Science UniversityLead Sponsor
1,006 Previous Clinical Trials
7,413,734 Total Patients Enrolled
6 Trials studying Caregiver Burden
1,182 Patients Enrolled for Caregiver Burden
Allison Lindauer, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorOregon Health and Science University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
300 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Caregiver Burden
300 Patients Enrolled for Caregiver Burden
~159 spots leftby Dec 2026
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