Recruiting

Medication Collaboration

Sponsor:

Northwestern University

Code:

NCT07742189

Conditions

Dementia Family Caregiver

Dementia

Medication Adherence

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 60+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Interventions

Medication Collaboration Intervention

Study Details

Brief summary:

This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of a brief medication collaboration intervention among older adults (age 60+) with early-stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment who take multiple medications and their family caregivers. The main aims are to: 1) determine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention for older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers, and 2) explore the effects of intervention on medication collaboration, medication adherence, and beliefs about dementia and autonomy.

In this study, participants will: 1) complete a 15-30-minute baseline interview (by Zoom or phone), 2) participate together in a 45-60-minute virtual intervention led by an interventionist that includes:

Assessment of medication responsibilities and beliefs. Education about dementia and medication management. Cognitive restructuring to address beliefs about independence and caregiver assistance.

Collaborative planning for medication responsibilities and routines; and lastly 3) complete a 15-20-minute one-month follow-up interview (by Zoom or phone) to assess the intervention's acceptability and changes in medication management outcomes.

Conditions

Dementia Family Caregiver

Dementia

Medication Adherence

Study ID

NCT07742189

Start date

Aug 3, 2026

Status verified date

Aug, 2026

Completion date

Dec, 2026

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Dec, 2026

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 60+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Inclusion Criteria for older adults with dementia:

1. Age 60 or older
2. Diagnosis of dementia, Alzhimer's Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment
3. Quick Dementia Rating Scale Score 2-12 (inclusive of mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia)
4. Taking 3 or more medications
5. Involved with managing their medications
6. Proficient speaking English
7. Capacity to provide consent

Inclusion criteria for caregivers include::

1. Primary family caregiver for the past 3 months
2. Age 18 or older
3. Proficient speaking English

Exclusion Criteria:

  • adults unable to consent

Study Design

Enrollment

30 participants

Anticipated

Intervention Model

Single group

Primary purpose

Supportive Care

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

experimental: Medication Collaboration Intervention

Participants receive a brief virtual medication collaboration intervention designed to support collaborative medication management among older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers. The intervention includes an assessment of medication responsibilities and beliefs, dementia and medication management education, reframing beliefs about autonomy and caregiver assistance, and collaborative development of medication management plans and action planning by setting implementation intentions.

Interventions

Medication Collaboration Intervention

A brief virtual behavioral intervention for older adults with early-stage dementia and their family caregivers designed to support collaborative medication management. The intervention includes: (1) assessment of beliefs about dementia, autonomy, and current medication responsibilities; (2) education on dementia progression and medication management; (3) reframing maladaptive beliefs regarding independence and caregiver assistance; and (4) collaborative development of implementation intentions and medication responsibility plans to facilitate medication adherence and the transition of medication management responsibilities. The intervention is delivered remotely via Zoom or telephone in a single 45-60-minute session by trained study interventionists.

Primary outcome measure

  • Acceptability of the Medication Collaboration Intervention [ Time Frame: 1 Month ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Central contacts

Rachel O'Conor

13125033240r-oconor@northwestern.edu

Dianne Oladejo

3125036452dianne.oladejo@northwestern.edu

Locations

Northwestern University

Recruiting

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611

Contacts

Dianne Oladejo

312.503.6452dianne.oladejo@northwestern.edu

Rachel O'Conor

r-oconor@northwestern.edu

More Information

Sponsor

Northwestern University

Last update posted

Aug 14, 2026

Last verified

Aug, 2026

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-09-08. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by Northwestern University on 2026-08-14.