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Developing a Nonpharmacological Pain Intervention for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Dementia

Not yet recruitingNot applicableNCT06264362
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.

Brief summary (from the registry)

The purpose of this study is to develop an exercise treatment program for knee osteoarthritis that works well for people with memory problems. This study will include two parts. Participants can choose to participate in either or both parts. In Part 1 (not a clinical trial) - The investigators are inviting the following people to participate in an interview: 1. Individuals aged 60 years or older who do not live in a nursing home and have both memory issues and knee pain. 2. Care partners of people with knee pain and memory issues. A care partner can be a family member or friend who helps regularly. 3. Clinicians (exercise physiologists or rehabilitation therapists like physical and occupational therapists) who have worked with older adults with memory issues and knee pain. The goal of these interviews is to learn from the experiences of people with memory issues and knee pain and those who care for them. From these interviews, the investigators hope to design a non-drug, tailored physical activity program that will be interesting and helpful in managing knee pain for older adults with memory problems. For people with memory problems and knee pain and their care partners: The investigators will ask some questions to determine eligibility to participate in the study. Those who qualify for the study will be invited to participate in an interview that could be completed online or in person (Philadelphia, PA). The interview could last up to 90 minutes (1 and a half hours) and can be completed as one or multiple sessions. For clinicians: Participants will engage in a 90-minute focus group with other clinicians where lunch will be served if in person. Those participating in an online focus group will receive a gift card equal to the value of lunch. In Part 2 (a clinical trial) - The program developed in Part 1 will be tested. The program will be physical activity-based. Specific program details for part 2 will be provided as they emerge. Participants can choose to sign up …

Study details

Official title
Developing a Nonpharmacological Pain Intervention for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Dementia
Conditions
Interventions
  • Behavioral: Tailored Physical Activity Program
Sponsor
Drexel University
Collaborators
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Start date
2025-06-02
Primary completion
2027-03-31
Sex
All
Age range
from 60 Years
Results posted
No results posted in this snapshot
Countries
United States
Total sites listed
1

Eligibility criteria

Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria for people living with dementia: * Age 60 or older * Speaks English * Mild/Very Mild dementia * Knee pain lasting ≥ 3 months, potentially related to arthritis * Knee pain is at least 2 out of 10 on average. Exclusion Criteria for people living with dementia: * Reside in long term care facility * Unable or unwilling to consent * Has a condition with a life expectancy of less than 1-year * No care partner who is also willing to participate * Recent changes to pain or psychotropic medications in the last 60 days * Recent knee surgery in the last 1-year * Has a condition that contraindicates exercise (Phase 2 only) * Currently receiving rehab services (Phase 2 only) For care partners: * No sex, gender, or age criteria * Has known person living with dementia ≥ 1 year * Speaks English * Able and willing to consent, including being recorded For clinicians: * No sex, gender, or age criteria * Speaks English * Has ≥ 2 years of experience working with community-dwelling people with dementia and pain * Able and willing to consent, including being recorded

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06264362