Implementation of AIP Services for Older Adults With AD
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorNorthwestern University
About this trial
This study will longitudinally follow a cohort of older adults to better understand how decisions about aging in place or transitioning to long-term care-and the implementation of those decisions-are influenced by age-related changes (e.g., cognition, health literacy, chronic conditions) and social supports (e.g., caregivers).
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Active participant in the 'Decision Making and Implementation of Aging-in-Place/Long Term Care Plans among Older Adults' [R01AG058777] study;
Age 65 years or older (older adult); age 18 years or older (caregiver)
Speak English; and
Pass UBACC (University of California, San Diego Brief Assessment of Capacity to Consent) cognitive assessment
Disqualifiers
None
Trial population
The study population consists of a cohort of older adults who are currently enrolled in the longitudinal study, R01AG058777. Older adults as well as their caregivers, where appropriate, are being followed over time to assess decision-making and planning related to aging in place and potential transitions to long-term care. The cohort includes individuals with varying levels of cognitive function, health status, chronic conditions, and social support, as well as diverse living environments (e.g., rural and urban settings, different types of housing). Participants will continue to be followed prospectively.
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Rate of participant long term care planning for Alzheimer's Dementia/Memory Loss
Participants are asked "If you developed Alzheimer's or memory loss and could no longer live independently in your home, have you decided what your living preferences (e.g. stay in own home, retirement/long term care community) would be?" Decision-making is measured as a binary ('yes', 'no') outcome at each time-point. Will report % of participants who indicated "YES", that they have decided on their living preferences. Frequencies given for 108 month timepoint per primary outcome analysis.
Time frame
Assessed every 6 months, 108 months reportedSecondary outcomes
1
Rate of participant planning for in-home care in the event of Alzheimer's Disease/Memory Loss
Participants are asked "Have you already decided what your preferences would be if you developed Alzheimer's Disease or memory loss and needed caregiver help in your home?". Responses recorded as binary. Will report % of participants who indicated "YES", that they have decided on their caregiver preferences. Frequencies given for 108 month timepoint per primary outcome analysis.
Time frame
Assessed every 6 months, 108 months reported2
Rate of participant planning for memory care in the event of Alzheimer's Disease/Memory Loss
Participants are asked "Have you decided what your long-term care preferences (e.g. where you would prefer to go if you needed to be in a nursing home or memory care), would be if you ever developed Alzheimer's Disease or memory loss? " Here, participants were specifically asked about "memory care" vs other types of care options. Responses recorded as binary. Will report % of participants who indicated "YES", that they have a plan for that scenario. All statistical analyses for this outcome will reflect data at the 108 month assessment.
Time frame
Assessed every 6 months, 108 months reported3
Rate of participant planning for a hospitalization requiring rehabilitation outside the home
Participants are asked "Have you already decided what your preferences would be if you were hospitalized and needed post-hospitalization rehabilitation outside of the home? " Responses recorded as binary. Will report % of participants who reported positively ("Yes") that they had a plan for the scenario. Frequencies given for 108 month timepoint per primary outcome analysis.
Time frame
Assessed every 6 months, 108 months reported4
Rate of participant planning for a hospitalization requiring in-home care
Participants are asked "Have you already decided what your preferences would be if you were hospitalized and needed caregiver help in your home?" Responses recorded as binary. Will report % of participants who reported positively ("Yes") that they had a plan for the scenario. All statistical analyses for this outcome will reflect data at the 108 month assessment.
Time frame
Assessed every 6 months, 108 months reportedSponsors and contacts
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Northwestern University
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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