Home feeding program for advanced dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a home feeding program called FEED@Home for people with advanced dementia who have trouble eating. It helps families keep their loved one eating by mouth safely at home, avoiding a feeding tube.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- The person with dementia is 60 years or older and has a diagnosis of dementia.
- Their dementia is moderately severe to severe (stage 6 or higher on the FAST scale).
- They have serious feeding problems (like trouble swallowing or refusing food) but are still eating by mouth—no feeding tube at discharge.
- They will live at home after leaving the hospital, not in a nursing home or hospice.
- A family caregiver (18+) who helps with at least 70% of meals is available and can give consent.
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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