NCT07387614 · NOT YET RECRUITING
WEB-BASED SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR CAREGIVERS OF VETERANS WITH DEMENTIA DISCHARGED FROM SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES TO HOME
This trial tests a web-based support program called Hospital GamePlan4Care for caregivers of Veterans with Alzheimer's or related dementia who are transitioning home after a skilled nursing facility stay. Caregivers get tailored online skills training plus phone coaching from a dementia specialist. Researchers compare this to standard health education materials. This is a Phase NA study — focused on feasibility and caregiver wellbeing outcomes, not a drug or device.
You may qualify if
- 18 years of age or older
- provide care for a Veteran with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias or a Veteran with a prescription for a medication for dementia listed in CPRS who is admitted to the hospital at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
- Veteran must be experiencing signs of dementia as verified by a score of 2 or greater on the AD-8
- care for a Veteran with dementia who is discharged to a VA or non-VA skilled nursing facility prior to returning home
- provide at least eight hours of care or supervision per week to the Veteran with dementia
- provide care primarily due to a personal relationship, rather than a financial relationship
- have access to a telephone
- have access to a tablet or computer with internet access
- report using the computer or tablet to access the internet at least three times per week
- speak English
You're excluded if
- unable to complete informed consent
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 2026-02-04