Plain-English translation of NCT06168604 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial tests whether a training program called the Pain Identification and Communication Toolkit helps family caregivers recognize pain in loved ones with dementia and communicate more effectively with doctors about it. Many people with dementia experience significant pain that goes undetected and untreated, partly because they have difficulty telling others they're hurting. This program teaches caregivers practical skills to spot signs of pain and speak up for their loved ones.
People with dementia often cannot communicate their pain clearly to healthcare providers, so pain gets missed and goes untreated. Family caregivers spend the most time with these patients and are in the best position to notice pain—but they rarely receive training to do so. This treatment aims to fill that gap.
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If you are selected, you will receive four telephone sessions lasting 30 to 60 minutes each, held weekly over one month. A trained instructor will teach you how to recognize pain in your loved one using specific observation techniques and coach you on how to talk with doctors about pain you notice. You'll also do practice exercises at home. You'll fill out brief questionnaires at the beginning, after one month, at three months, and at six months to help researchers measure how well the program works.
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