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NCT06854718 Pain With Dementia

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT06854718
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Duke University
Condition Pain
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2025-08-13
Primary Completion 2026-12-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 50 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Caregiver-Assisted Pain Coping Skills Training (CG-PCST)

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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 60 participants in total. It began in 2025-08-13 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-01.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to develop a caregiver-assisted pain coping skills training program for older adults who have pain and mild to moderate dementia and are living at home with a family caregiver. The investigators are planning to recruit 30 patient-caregiver dyads (60 individuals).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Patients: * Mild or moderate dementia * Pain on most days for at least 3 months that interferes with function * Living at home (non-institutional) * Age ≥ 50 * English Speaking Caregivers: * Provides on average at least 4 hours/day of care/assistance to the patient * Age ≥ 18 * English Speaking Exclusion Criteria: Patient and caregivers * Lacking capacity for interview or unable to provide informed consent/assent. * Visual or hearing impairments or severe behavioral problems that preclude participation. * Too sick to participate.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Laura Porter, Ph.D

✉ Laura.Porter@duke.edu

📞 919-416-3436

Principal Investigator

Laura Porter, Ph.D

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Duke University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06854718 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 50 Years or older, studying Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06854718 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06854718 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Laura.Porter@duke.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06854718 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Durham, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06854718 clinical trial?

NCT06854718 is sponsored by Duke University. The principal investigator is Laura Porter, Ph.D at Duke University. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.

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