NCT07216950 · Phase 2 · NOT YET RECRUITING
Knowledge and Interpersonal Skills to Develop Enhanced Relationships (KINDER)
This trial tests a behavioral program called KINDER, designed to help family caregivers of people with dementia communicate better and reduce relationship strain — with the goal of preventing psychological abuse toward the person they care for. A Phase 2 trial means researchers are testing whether the program actually works, not just whether it is safe. A comparison group receives a general healthy-living program for caregivers instead.
You may qualify if
- Family member, including family of choice, to an individual living with AD/ADRD
- Is aged 18 years or older;
- Provides assistance with at least two instrumental activities of daily living or one activity of daily living;
- Provides at least 4 hours of caregiving per day
- The care recipient is at least age 65 or older
- The care recipient has early or mid-stage AD/ADRD, as indicated by a score of 4 to 6 on the Global Deterioration Scale
You're excluded if
- Sees the care recipient in-person less than 2 times per week
- Has plans to place the care recipient in a skilled nursing facility within the next 8 months
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 2026-03-13