Help for emotional distress in young-onset dementia and their care-partners
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program to help people with young-onset dementia (diagnosed before age 65) and their care-partners manage emotional distress. You would join together and learn ways to cope with the challenges of this diagnosis.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You (the person with dementia) are between 18 and 65 years old and were diagnosed with a young-onset dementia (like frontotemporal, Alzheimer's, or posterior cortical atrophy) before age 65.
- Your care-partner (spouse, family member, or friend) is willing to join the study with you.
- The dementia diagnosis was made within the last 6 months.
- You or your care-partner are feeling emotionally distressed (like anxiety or sadness) based on a quick screening.
- Both you and your care-partner speak English fluently and can use a device with a camera and internet.
- You do not have another serious illness like cancer, or an untreated severe mental health condition.
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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