HomeCare for Dementia
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will evaluate whether the HomeCare medication management system can improve medication adherence and related outcomes for adults age 65 and older living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or related dementias.
HomeCare is an internet-connected medication management device that can automate medication dispensing, monitor medication use, and provide alerts to caregivers. The system is integrated with a Pharmacy Distribution System designed to track medications from pharmacy delivery through use in the home.
A total of 120 participants with dementia will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will use the HomeCare system, while the other group will continue using standard medication management methods, such as pill bottles or blister packs. Participants will be followed for 12 months. The main outcome is medication adherence. The study will also examine hospitalizations and emergency room visits, cognitive function, caregiver burden, quality of life, satisfaction, and changes in medication-management behavior. Caregivers will also participate in surveys and study assessments. The study is intended to determine whether HomeCare can improve medication management and support both people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults age 65 or older who have dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or related memory problems and live at home. Participants must be taking regular medications and have a caregiver to help with their care.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- HomeCare
Trial Overview
The study compares the HomeCare medication management system—a smart device that dispenses medicine and alerts caregivers—to usual ways of managing medicines like pill bottles. Participants are randomly assigned to either group for 12 months.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants in this arm will use the HomeCare system for medication management. The HomeCare system automates medication reminders, records medication intake, and provides caregivers with real-time alerts about adherence and patient behaviors. The system integrates medication dispensing, adherence monitoring, Video Directly Observed Therapy (VDOT), intervention support, and prescription information over the 12-month study period.
Participants in this arm will follow the current standard of care for medication management using manual methods such as pill bottles or blister packs. Caregivers or participants will manually track medication adherence and manage medication schedules without technological assistance.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
HiDO Technologies
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator
University of California, Davis
Collaborator
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