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KINDERIntervention Test for Preventing Elder Abuse in Family Caregiving

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Study Aim

This clinical trial is a phase 2 interventional study that aims to prevent elder abuse in family caregiving. It will assess the impact of the intervention on psychological elder abuse and quality of caregiving using modified scales and surveys.

What is being tested

Knowledge and Interpersonal Skills to Develop Enhanced Relationships

+ Healthy Living for the Caregiver

Behavioral
Who is being recruted

Mental Disorders+3

+ Brain Diseases

+ Central Nervous System Diseases

Over 18 Years
+8 Eligibility Criteria
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How is the trial designed

Prevention Study

Placebo-ControlledPhase 2
Interventional
Study Start: July 2026
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Summary

Principal SponsorCase Western Reserve University
Study ContactKylie Meyer, PhDMore contacts
Last updated: March 14, 2026
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Study start date: July 31, 2026

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

This study focuses on preventing psychological elder abuse in family caregiving situations, particularly for those caring for individuals living with dementia. The intervention, known as KINDER (Knowledge and Interpersonal Skills to Develop Enhanced Relationships), aims to improve the quality of caregiving by reducing stress in the caregiver-care recipient relationship and enhancing the caregiver's ability to handle challenges. This research is important as it seeks to address and prevent potential emotional harm to elderly individuals, ensuring they receive respectful and compassionate care from family members. Participants in the study will be part of a trial where they are randomly assigned to either receive the KINDER intervention or be part of a control group. The intervention focuses on building skills and knowledge that help caregivers manage their responsibilities more effectively. The study evaluates the impact of the intervention on reducing psychological harm, aiming to report on the effectiveness of the KINDER approach. Although specific risks or benefits are not detailed, the overall goal is to foster better caregiving environments and relationships.

Official TitleKnowledge and Interpersonal Skills to Develop Enhanced Relationships (KINDER): Testing the Efficacy of an Intervention to Prevent Psychological Elder Abuse in Family Caregiving
NCT07216950
Principal SponsorCase Western Reserve University
Study ContactKylie Meyer, PhDMore contacts
Last updated: March 14, 2026
Sourced from a government-validated database.Claim as a partner

Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
Design Details

260 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Prevention Study

Prevention studies aim to stop a disease from developing. They often involve people at risk and test things like vaccines, lifestyle changes, or preventive medications.

Eligibility

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Conditions
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

Over 18 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Conditions

Pathology

Mental DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesDementiaNervous System DiseasesNeurocognitive Disorders

Criteria

6 inclusion criteria required to participate
Family member, including family of choice, to an individual living with AD/ADRD
Provides at least 4 hours of caregiving per day
The care recipient is at least age 65 or older
The care recipient has early or mid-stage AD/ADRD, as indicated by a score of 4 to 6 on the Global Deterioration Scale
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2 exclusion criteria prevent from participating
Sees the care recipient in-person less than 2 times per week
Has plans to place the care recipient in a skilled nursing facility within the next 8 months

Study Plan

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Treatment Groups
Study Objectives

2 intervention groups are designated in this study

50% chance of being blinded to the placebo group

Treatment Groups

Group I

Experimental
KINDER is an 8-week intervention that consists of three facilitated group discussion sessions conducted over Zoom with a small group of caregivers, in addition to self-paced lessons delivered using a printed or PDF workbook, depending on participant preference. Throughout KINDER, caregivers reflect on their relationship, including how their behavior toward the care recipient may need to change considering new vulnerabilities with dementia, and how to communicate about topics that often contribute to conflict, such as balancing safety and independence (e.g., driving).

Group II

Placebo
Caregivers in the control arm will receive a workbook that covers 8 weeks of content focused on healthy living (e.g., nutrition).

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Secondary Objectives

Study Centers

These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.

This study has 1 location

Suspended

Case Western Reserve University

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