Caregiver partnership program for early Alzheimer or memory issues
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a structured partnership with family caregivers to help manage blood pressure (especially if it’s not well controlled) in people with early Alzheimer’s disease, Alzheimer’s-related dementia, or mild cognitive impairment. It may help by improving home blood pressure monitoring and coordination between the participant and caregiver.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, Alzheimer’s-related dementia, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- Your blood pressure is not well controlled despite treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure).
- You have an unpaid family caregiver who is willing to join the study with you.
- You and your caregiver can communicate in English and can give/receive consent.
- You and your caregiver must be able to complete study tasks for the next months (no plans to move away within 12 months).
- You must both have a smartphone or tablet (like an iPad) that can send blood pressure readings from a monitor.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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