Negotiation Training for Caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to assist family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and similar conditions by testing an online program called NegotiAge. The program focuses on enhancing skills such as communication and conflict resolution to reduce stress and improve well-being. Participants will use either NegotiAge or another educational website and provide feedback through surveys. This trial suits family caregivers who spend at least two hours a week assisting someone with Alzheimer's and have internet access. As an unphased trial, it offers caregivers the chance to enhance their skills and contribute to valuable research.
What prior data suggests that this training program is safe for caregivers?
Research has shown that training programs like NegotiAge can help caregivers enhance their communication and problem-solving skills. However, specific information on the safety of the NegotiAge program itself is not available. As a behavior-focused training program, it does not involve drugs or physical treatments, so there are generally no physical side effects.
Participants typically engage in online activities designed to be safe and stress-free. The program's main goal is to help caregivers manage conflicts and improve communication in everyday situations. Since the program does not involve medication, the risk of negative effects remains very low. It primarily focuses on learning and practicing new skills, making it manageable for most participants.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the NegotiAge training program because it offers a fresh approach to supporting caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease. Unlike traditional treatments that focus on medication or direct patient interventions, NegotiAge empowers family caregivers with skills in communication, negotiation, and conflict management through a convenient, web-based platform. This training aims to improve the daily caregiving experience by enhancing problem-solving abilities, which can lead to better outcomes for both caregivers and those they care for. By focusing on the caregivers' skills, this trial explores an innovative way to indirectly improve the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer's.
What evidence suggests that the NegotiAge program is effective for reducing caregiver burden and improving communication skills for Alzheimer's caregivers?
Research shows that training in negotiation and communication can benefit caregivers. Studies have found that learning skills like negotiation and conflict resolution improves caregivers' lives and reduces their stress. Caregivers who acquire these skills often feel less anxious and manage caregiving challenges more effectively. These programs can also boost caregivers' confidence and enhance their overall well-being. In this trial, participants in the NegotiAge Intervention arm will access the NegotiAge program, designed to teach these skills online, aiming to lessen the burden on caregivers and enhance communication.678910
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults who are family caregivers of someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Participants should be actively involved in caregiving and able to use an online program.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive access to either the NegotiAge program or the PlanYourLifespan educational resource
Follow-up
Participants complete assessments to evaluate changes in caregiver burden and other psychosocial outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- NegotiAge
Trial Overview
The study compares NegotiAge, an online negotiation and communication training for caregivers, to another educational website. Caregivers are randomly assigned to one group and complete surveys before and after the intervention.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants assigned to this arm will receive access to NegotiAge, a self-paced, web-based negotiation and conflict-resolution training program for family caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The intervention includes educational modules and interactive scenario-based practice exercises designed to improve communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills. Participants complete the intervention online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Participants assigned to this arm will receive access to PlanYourLifespan (PYL), a web-based educational resource that provides information and planning tools related to future healthcare needs, caregiving, hospitalizations, memory loss, communication with family members, and financial planning. Participants may review website content during the study period.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northwestern University
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator
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