NCT06817876 Connecting Caregivers With Community Services: The Care Buddy Platform
| NCT ID | NCT06817876 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School |
| Condition | Dementia |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 210 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-05-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 210 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-31.
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Brief Summary
The study aims to develop a mobile-app (Care Buddy) which will be a one-stop integrated source of information and technology-based solutions for caregivers of people with dementia (PWDs). Study aims to bring caregivers into closer partnerships with the wider ecosystem (e.g., healthcare practitioners, community services, peer support, and care service providers) which will ultimately improve outcomes for both PWDs and their caregivers.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The inclusion criteria for patients are 1. Singaporean/Permanent residents 2. Age 21 years of age or older 3. Main person or one of the main persons involved in making decisions regarding treatment patient receives or responsible for ensuring the well-being of the patient 4. An active primary caregiver for at least 6 months, and planning to remain the primary caregiver for the next 2 years 5. Is a family member of the patient with dementia 6. Can read and write in English 7. Accessible by telephone to schedule interviews 8. Has familiarity with use of technology (e.g., computers, tablets, or internet) and is able to complete surveys, forms using digital technology 9. Intact cognition determined through the Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT) for those who are ≥ 65 years old. 10. Caregivers who score \>=9 on the 6-item Zarit Burden scale Exclusion Criteria: * Caregivers of patients staying in nursing home or other long-term care facility with no intention of being discharged will not be eligible however, if the patient is admitted to respite care for short/long term duration after being recruited, caregivers can continue to participate.
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06817876 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Dementia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06817876 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06817876 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at chetna.malhotra@duke-nus.edu.sg for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06817876 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Singapore, Singapore.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06817876 clinical trial?
NCT06817876 is sponsored by Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School. The trial plans to enroll 210 participants.