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Behavioral and Environmental Sensing and Intervention (BESI)

Start: May 2016
End: August 2019
Enrollment: 24

What Is This Study About?

Studies have shown that dementia-related agitation is a major factor in caregivers' decision to place people with dementia in institutions. The tool being tested in this study, Behavioral and Environmental Sensing and Intervention (BESI), is intended to help caregivers reduce the frequency and severity of agitation in people they care for, resulting in reduced caregiver stress and increased aging-in-place and quality of life. BESI is a system of body-worn sensors and in-home acoustic, light, temperature, and motion sensors. This tool notifies the caregiver when the cared-for person is exhibiting early signs of agitation or when the environment reflects conditions that have led to agitation in the past. This notification enables the caregiver to take action before agitation grows. Participants will wear wristband devices, and sensors will be installed in the home. Caregivers will be asked to complete diaries.

Do I Qualify To Participate in This Study?

Minimum Age: 50 Years

Maximum Age: N/A

Must have:

  • Diagnosis of dementia
  • Living in one home for at least two months without hospitalization
  • Stable caregiver who is seeking support for caregiving needs

Must NOT have:

  • Hospitalization in the last two months
  • Multiple and inconsistent caregivers
  • Living in multiple homes

If I Qualify, Who Do I Contact?

Contact study personnel listed either under the general study contact or the location nearest you.

Need Help?

Contact NIA’s Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center at 800-438-4380 or email ADEAR.

Where Is This Study Located?

Virginia
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Recruiting
John Lach, Ph.D

Who Sponsors This Study?

Lead: University of Virginia

Collaborator Sponsor

  • Carilion Clinic
  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03297268

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