| 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
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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
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.