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NCT Number: NCT07115251

Plans4Care: Personalized Dementia Care on Demand

The Plans4Care study is a research study funded by the National Institute on Aging (Grant# R44AG084365). The Plans4Care app is designed to help family caregivers address over 90 common care challenges such as behavioral symptoms (anxiety, agitation), functional changes and other concerns, and receive an action plan which provides easy-to-use non-drug strategies, resources, tips and education.

The goal of the study is to evaluate whether using the Plans4Care app will help you feel more confident providing care to your family member with dementia, better understand dementia, and enhance your own well-being. You also have the option to talk with a care advisor who can practice use of strategies or address concerns you may have.

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Key information

Conditions

Dementia Alzheimer Dementia (AD) Alzheimer Disease Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Dementia Alzheimer Type Memory Disorders Memory Loss Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurocognitive Disorders Neurodegenerative Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Tauopathies

Age range

21 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

About this study

We invite caregivers of people with dementia to take part in this research study. You are being asked to evaluate a new online application (web app) called Plans4Care that provides personalized action plans to address common dementia-related care challenges including tips for your own health and wellbeing. This study is being conducted by Plans4Care, Inc. and researchers at Drexel University in collaboration with Thomas Jefferson University.

Participants who are eligible for this study are:

  • A family, friend, or neighbor who self-identifies as having primary care responsibilities for a person with memory loss;
  • >21 years of age;
  • Able to use an internet capable device (computer, tablet or smart phone), and have stable internet access;
  • Actively (e.g., past 6 months) managing a dementia-related care challenge.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • A family, friend, or neighbor who self-identifies as having primary care responsibilities for a person with memory loss;
  • >21 years of age;
  • Able to use an internet capable device (computer, tablet or smart phone), and have stable internet access;
  • Actively (e.g., past 6 months) managing a dementia-related care challenge.

Treatment and study plan

Plans4Care

Behavioral

Caregivers assigned to treatment condition will receive: 1) access to the web-app; 2) an orientation to the web-app involving initial set up; and 3) a brief video explaining use of the web-app. Caregivers will be guided through accessing the platform, creating an account and completing a brief set of background questions.

Other names: P4C

Primary outcomes

  1. Caregiver well-being

    Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months

    13-item validated Perceived Change for Better Index assesses caregiver perceived change (gotten worse-a little/a lot, stayed the same, improved-a little/a lot) in affect, somatic, manage daily care.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Caregiver/customer satisfaction (outcome) Net promoter Score

    Time frame: 6 months and 12 months

    "How likely is it that you would recommend Plans4Care to a friend or colleague?" (0=not at all to 10=extremely likely). Promoters = score 9 or 10; Passives = score 7 or 8. Detractors = score=0 to 6

  2. Caregiver satisfaction survey

    Time frame: 6 months and 12 months

    A questionnaire designed to gauge how satisfied caregivers are with their work, including their work environment, support systems, and overall job satisfaction.

  3. Health care utilization

    Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 12 months

    Caregiver report 911 calls, emergency room visits, hospitalizations, nursing home placement for person with AD/ADRD

    Electronic records from primary care practices of emergency room visits and days hospitalized

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Eric Jutkowitz, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

215-421-9728

Sokha Koeuth, DHSc

CONTACT

[email protected]

12153008483

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Plans4Care Inc

Industry

Collaborators

  • Drexel University
  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)
  • Thomas Jefferson University

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Aug 11, 2025
Registry last updated
Aug 11, 2025

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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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