A Dyadic Approach to Improve Sleep and Well-Being Among Persons With Alzheimer's Disease and Their Caregivers
University of California, Los Angeles
Summary
This is a randomized controlled trial over 5 years, using Stage II of the NIH-defined stage model for behavioral intervention development. We will evaluate the efficacy of the sleep intervention program (Care2Sleep) on sleep, health status measures, and quality of life (for dyads), and inflammation (for caregivers only). Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to in-person Care2Sleep, telehealth Care2Sleep, or to an in-person education control group. The Care2Sleep programs and the control education program will consist of five sessions. The intervention and control programs will begin after baseline assessment and randomization. Posttreatment assessments will be performed immediately after the last session and at 6-month follow-up.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria for Patients * Have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (probable or possible) or other related dementia as documented in an electronic medical record * Community-dwelling * \>1 sleep problems \>3x/week on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Nighttime Behavior Scale, - - Aged \>60 years * Have no untreated sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome) * Able to ambulate with or without assistive devices (i.e., dyads will be excluded if the care recipient is bedbound) * Have no severe medical conditions with a life expectancy of less than 6 months * Have an eligible…
Interventions
- BehavioralCare2Sleep
A multicomponent behavioral sleep program, consisting of sleep hygiene, stimulus control, sleep compression, pleasurable activity, daily walking, and light exposure.
- BehavioralSleep Education
This group will receive information about sleep, aging, and dementia, but without specific or individualized recommendations
Locations (3)
- University of California San DiegoLa Jolla, California
- University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, California
- Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare SystemLos Angeles, California