I-CARE 2: Mobile Telehealth to Reduce Alzheimer'S-related Symptoms (NCT05733520)
I-CARE 2 RCT: Mobile Telehealth to Reduce Alzheimer'S-related Symptoms for Caregivers and Patients
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study is a randomized, controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the effect of Brain CareNotes (a mobile health application) on the burden experienced by unpaid caregivers of patients with dementia and on the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) displayed by care recipients. Over 39 months, the trial will enroll 184 caregivers of community-dwelling patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia (ADRD). Caregivers will be randomized to use the Brain CareNotes app or an attention control education-only app for 12 months, with usage reminders.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: IU Health — Indianapolis, Indiana
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Brain CareNotes (BEHAVIORAL)
- Dementia Guide Expert (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- IU Health — Indianapolis, Indiana
- Community Health Network — Indianapolis, Indiana
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (812) 856-1661
Email: mijrodri@iu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.