๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-09

Evaluating the Efficacy of the Pain Identification and Communication Toolkit (NCT06168604)

The Pain Identification and Communication Toolkit: A Training Program to Support Family Caregivers of Persons With ADRD

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study will evaluate the Pain Identification and Communication Toolkit (PICT), a multicomponent intervention for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). PICT provides training in observational pain assessment and coaching in effective pain communication techniques. It will recruit participants from programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) and partnering health care clinics. The investigators hypothesize that PICT will help caregivers to recognize and communicate about pain in their care recipients.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Weill Cornell Medicine โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 21 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Pain Identification and Communication Toolkit (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Health Promotion Program (BEHAVIORAL)

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Weill Cornell Medicine โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (646) 962-6941

Email: lis4019@med.cornell.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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