Medication Collaboration Feasibility Study

Conditions

• Dementia
• Dementia Family Caregiver
• Medication Adherence

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

60 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Medication Collaboration Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
  A brief virtual behavioral intervention for older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers designed to support collaborative medication management. The intervention includes: (1) assessment of beliefs about dementia, autonomy, and current medication responsibilities; (2) education on dementia progression and medication management; (3) reframing maladaptive beliefs regarding independence and caregiver assistance; and (4) collaborative development of implementation intentions and medication responsibility plans to facilitate medication adherence and the transition of medication management responsibilities. The intervention is delivered remotely via Zoom or telephone in a single 45-60-minute session by trained study interventionists.

Study Details

This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of a brief medication collaboration intervention among older adults (age 60+) with early-stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment who take multiple medications and their family caregivers. The main aims are to: 1) determine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention for older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers, and 2) explore the effects of intervention on medication collaboration, medication adherence, and beliefs about dementia and autonomy. In this study, participants will: 1) complete a 15-30-minute baseline interview (by Zoom or phone), 2) participate together in a 45-60-minute virtual intervention led by an interventionist that includes: Assessment of medication responsibilities and beliefs. Education about dementia and medication management. Cognitive restructuring to address beliefs about independence and caregiver assistance. Collaborative planning for medication responsibilities and routines; and lastly 3) complete a 15-20-minute one-month follow-up interview (by Zoom or phone) to assess the intervention's acceptability and changes in medication management outcomes.

Key Dates

First listed

Aug 3, 2026

Start date

Aug 3, 2026

Status verified

Aug 2026

Primary completion

Dec 31, 2026

Completion

Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

30 participants (estimated)

Allocation

NA

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

• Experimental: Medication Collaboration Intervention
  Participants receive a brief virtual medication collaboration intervention designed to support collaborative medication management among older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers. The intervention includes an assessment of medication responsibilities and beliefs, dementia and medication management education, reframing beliefs about autonomy and caregiver assistance, and collaborative development of medication management plans and action planning by setting implementation intentions.

Primary Outcome Measure

Acceptability of the Medication Collaboration Intervention [ Time Frame: 1 Month ]

Central Contacts

• Rachel O'Conor
  13125033240
  [email protected]
• Dianne Oladejo
  3125036452
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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