Behavioral Sleep Intervention in Adult Family Homes

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Dementia

In brief

Sleep disturbances are widespread among demented residents of board and care homes and are a leading cause for transfer into nursing homes. This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of a 4-week Sleep Education Program (SEP) for demented residents of board and care homes who are experiencing sleep disturbances. Residents of adult family homes (board and care homes with 2-6 residents) will be randomized into SEP or usual care control. Analysis of outcomes will determine whether the SEP is feasible and effective in adult family home settings, and whether the SEP delays transition into higher levels of institutional care.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00393627

Run by

University of Washington

People needed

47

Starts

2006-06-01

Expected to finish

2009-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-06-14

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Probable or possible AD diagnosis
• Two or more sleep problems on the Sleep Disorders inventory
• Sleep problems occurring three or more times per week
• Living in an Adult Family Home with owner/operator and staff willing to participate

You may not qualify if…

• Previously diagnosed primary sleep disorder, e.g. sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome

Where it is running

• University of Washington — Seattle, Washington, United States

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