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  • Observational Study
    In-Person & Online

    Needs of Caregivers Involved in Care using SmartHome Systems for Patients with Dementia

    What is this Study about?

    Informal caregivers provide much-needed support to friends, family and loved ones suffering from dementia and related conditions who continue to live at home. Smart home technologies allow providers and caregivers to monitor patients while simultaneously aiding with daily tasks such as remembering to take medications. Although smart home technology has become a common intervention with many benefits, there is very little evidence surrounding informal caregivers’ thoughts, perceptions and needs when patients are utilizing this intervention. There is a necessity to gather insights from this user group to increase uptake and proper use.

    Eligibility Criteria

    - Currently a non-medical caregiver of a dementia patient who is living at home

    - Over the age of 19

    - Able to read, write and speak English

    Exclusion Criteria

    - Caregiver of a patient who is institutionalized (e.g. living in care facility)

    - Under age of 19

    - Health Care Professionals (e.g. care aides, hired help)

    Recruitment End Date

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  • Observational Study
    Online

    Community Alert Systems for Missing Persons with Dementia: Policy to Implementation

    What is this Study about?

    Alert systems such as United States’ Silver Alert and Scotland’s Purple Alert support first responders in locating missing persons with dementia. In Canada, provinces are responsible for Silver Alerts. To date, Alberta and Manitoba amended Missing Persons Acts, but have no Silver Alerts. British Columbia has a citizen-led Silver Alert, yet no provincial legislation. This study examines how policies and programs for alert systems are developed and implemented in Canada, Scotland, and the United States. Findings will inform policies and implementation of alert systems to optimize the safety and well-being of people living with dementia at risk of going missing.

    Eligibility Criteria

    have experience or interest in using Silver Alert to locate missing persons with dementia and are a/an:

    • Person living with dementia

    • Care partner

    • Alzheimer Society staff

    • First responder

    • Service provider

    • Technology developer

    • Policy maker

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  • Clinical Trial
    British Columbia & Ontario

    A Trial of the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacodynamics of CVL-871 in Subjects With Dementia-Related Apathy

    What is this Study about?

    The purpose of this phase 2 study is to determine whether CVL-871 is safe and tolerable in patients with Dementia-Related Apathy and if CVL-871 shows changes in clinical measurements of apathy. 

    Eligibility Criteria

    • 50-85 years old
    • Diagnosis of apathy
    • Diagnosis of mild to moderate dementia related to Alzheimer's disease, Frontotemporal dementia, Vascular dementia or Lewy Body Disease dementia).

    Recruitment End Date

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