NCT06264362 · NOT YET RECRUITING
Developing a Nonpharmacological Pain Intervention for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Dementia
This study is building and then testing a tailored exercise program to help older adults with both knee osteoarthritis pain and mild dementia manage that pain without medication. Part 1 gathers input through interviews with patients, caregivers, and clinicians. Part 2 will test the resulting program in a small clinical trial. This is a design and feasibility study, not a proven treatment.
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria for people living with dementia: * Age 60 or older * Speaks English * Mild/Very Mild dementia * Knee pain lasting ≥ 3 months, potentially related to arthritis * Knee pain is at least 2 out of 10 on average. Exclusion Criteria for people living with dementia: * Reside in long term care facility * Unable or unwilling to consent * Has a condition with a life expectancy of less than 1-year * No care partner who is also willing to participate * Recent changes to pain or psychotropic medications in the last 60 days * Recent knee surgery in the last 1-year * Has a condition that contraindicates exercise (Phase 2 only) * Currently receiving rehab services (Phase 2 only) For care partners: * No sex, gender, or age criteria * Has known person living with dementia ≥ 1 year * Speaks English * Able and willing to consent, including being recorded For clinicians: * No sex, gender, or age criteria * Speaks English * Has ≥ 2 years of experience working with community-dwelling people with dementia and pain * Able and willing to consent, including being recorded
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2025-03-11