Sleep Therapy for Dementia (SLEEPMATE Trial)

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Glenna Brewster, PhD, RN, FNP

Research Sponsored by Emory University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

PLwCI: Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), or caregiver-reported probable or possible cognitive impairment based on electronic medical records or prescribed medications

Caregivers: Regularly assist the care recipient with ≥1 of 7 basic activities of daily living or ≥1 of 7 Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for the past 6 months

Must not have

PLwCI: Individuals who are not yet adults

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 1-week post-intervention, and 3 months post-intervention

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to see if a 6-week online program can effectively teach skills to improve sleep for individuals with memory loss, cognitive impairment, or dementia, as well as their caregivers."

Who is the study for?

This trial is for older adults experiencing memory loss, cognitive impairment, or dementia and their care partners. They should be willing to participate in a 6-week videoconference program aimed at improving sleep.

What is being tested?

The study tests if Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), delivered through videoconferencing over six weeks, can improve sleep quality for those with memory issues and their caregivers.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves therapy rather than medication, side effects are minimal but may include temporary increases in anxiety or stress due to changes in sleep habits.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or a related dementia, or I am showing signs of cognitive impairment.

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I have been helping someone with their daily or instrumental activities for the past 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am under the age of 18.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 1-week post-intervention, and 3 months post-intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 1-week post-intervention, and 3 months post-intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 1-week post-intervention, and 3 months post-intervention for reporting.