๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-03

Pain With Dementia (NCT06854718)

Caregiver-assisted Pain Coping Skills Training for Dementia Pilot Study

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Duke University

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

The purpose of the study is to develop a caregiver-assisted pain coping skills training program for older adults who have pain and mild to moderate dementia and are living at home with a family caregiver. The investigators are planning to recruit 30 patient-caregiver dyads (60 individuals).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Duke University Medical Center โ€” Durham, North Carolina

Age range: 50 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Caregiver-Assisted Pain Coping Skills Training (CG-PCST) (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 (1 Sites)

  • Duke University Medical Center โ€” Durham, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (919) 416-3436

Email: Laura.Porter@duke.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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