Reducing Caregiver Stress and Sleep Disturbances in Patients With Progressive Dementia

Completed

Conditions studied: Sleep Disorders

In brief

People under stress, such as those caring for an ill family member, often have trouble with their sleep. The aim of this study is to see if reducing stress and changing a caregiver's sleep and wake patterns will improve his/her sleep. The investigators also will see whether improvements in sleep result in improved mood, health, and general functioning.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00178568

Run by

Kathy Kennedy

People needed

60

Starts

2003-02-01

Expected to finish

2009-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-05-28

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Ages 60 or older
• Spousal caregivers of patients with progressive dementia
• Patients have a diagnosis of possible or probable Alzheimer's disease or other progressive dementia
• Affirm that it is a physical and emotional strain to care for spouse
• Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score of 5 or above or a polysomnographically determined sleep efficiency of 90% or worse.

You may not qualify if…

• Psychotic disorder or substance abuse disorder
• Apnea-hypopnea index of greater than 30
• Score of less than 24 on Mini-Mental State Exam

Where it is running

• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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