Technology Intervention to Support Caregiving for Alzheimer's Disease (I-CARE) (I-CARE)
Dementia, Alzheimer Type
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Dementia, Alzheimer Type
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient has received a diagnosis of possible or probable Alzheimer's disease and Related Dementia from a physician in the ABC Clinical Program;
- Caregiver is at least 18 years of age and does not have a visual impairment significant enough to interfere with his/her ability to use BCN;
- Both patient and caregiver are community-dwelling in central Indiana; and
- Both patient and caregiver are willing to participate in the ABC Clinical Program (including receiving home visits).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Either the patient or his/her informal caregiver does not have the ability to communicate in English.
Sites / Locations
- Eskenazi Health
- IU Health
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
ABC Clinical Program Only and Usual Care
BCN Mobile App Plus ABC and BCN Mobile app only
Patients and informal caregivers randomized to the comparison group will receive care provided by the ABC Clinical Program and IUHP. The ABC Clinical Program is the standard of ADRD care at Eskenazi Health and Primary Care Visits at Indiana University Health is the usual care.
Patients and caregivers randomized to the intervention group will continue to receive care in ABC clinical program and IUHP, and have the BCN software installed on either the caregiver's personal mobile device (assuming it meets minimal technical requirements) or a device provided by the study, per participant preference. A research assistant will orient participants to the device, provide training on the BCN software, and troubleshoot technical issues. Participants will receive daytime technical support by phone, electronic support request through a separate app, or printed and in-app help manuals. Hardware, software, and connectivity check-ups will be provided by study research personnel.