Families Affected by Dementia: A Survey of Caregivers

The purpose of our study is to better understand how caregivers of individuals with dementia cope with their family member's illness. If you are eligible for the study and would like to participate, we will schedule a one-time phone interview, which will last approximately 2 hours for which you will be compensated for your time.

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Key information

Conditions

Dementia Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurocognitive Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida, 33143, United States

About this study

Eventually, results of this study will be used to develop treatments that will hopefully help caregivers cope more effectively with managing dementia in a loved one.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Caregiver of individual with dementia
Relative who is 60 years or older with dementia
Live-in, unpaid caregiver
Have a working telephone number

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Depression

Time frame: 3 months

Measured continuously using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale on a scale of 1 - 56.

Secondary outcomes

Anxiety

Time frame: 3 months

Measured continuously on the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale on a scale of 1 - 56.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Miami

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Registry information

Official study title

Religion and Free Will Perceptions as Coping Mechanisms in Caregivers of Individuals With Dementia

Acronym: FAD

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Mar 24, 2014
Registry last updated: Aug 28, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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