๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-27

Palliative Care Education in Assisted Living for Dementia Care Providers (PCEAL-DCP) (NCT06722352)

Preparing Assisted Living Staff to Provider Palliative Care to Residents With Dementia: Palliative Care Education in Assisted Living for Dementia Care Providers (PCEAL-DCP)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of South Florida

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

The palliative care education in assisted living for dementia care providers (PCEAL-DCP) is a 4-week intervention (once a week for 1.5 hours, a total of 6 hours) for licensed nurses, administrators and dementia care coordinators to improve quality of dementia care outcomes

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of South Florida โ€” Tampa, Florida

Age range: 21 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Palliative Care Training (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • University of South Florida โ€” Tampa, Florida
  • University of South Florida โ€” Tampa, Florida

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (813) 974-5767

Email: ddobbs@usf.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.

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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—