Behavioral Shifts in Dementia Patients Using Novel Pharmacy Home Robotics: A Cost-Effective Approach to Aging in Place
HiDO Technologies
Summary
This study will evaluate whether the HomeCare medication management system can improve medication adherence and related outcomes for adults age 65 and older living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or related dementias. HomeCare is an internet-connected medication management device that can automate medication dispensing, monitor medication use, and provide alerts to caregivers. The system is integrated with a Pharmacy Distribution System designed to track medications from pharmacy delivery through use in the home. A total of 120 participants with dementia will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will use the HomeCare system, while the other group will continue using standard medication management methods, such as pill bottles or blister packs. Participants will be followed for 12 months. The main outcome is medication adherence. The study will also examine hospitalizations and emergency room visits, cognitive function, caregiver burden, quality of life, satisfaction, and changes in medication-management behavior. Caregivers will also participate in surveys and study assessments. The study is intended to determine whether HomeCare can improve medication management and support both people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Description
This is a two-arm randomized controlled trial evaluating the HomeCare Pharmacy Distribution System for medication management among adults living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or Alzheimer's disease-related dementias. The study will enroll 120 participants with dementia and their caregivers. Participants will be randomized to either the HomeCare intervention group or a standard-care control group. Participants assigned to the intervention group will use the HomeCare system for medication management. The system is designed to automate medication dispensing, monitor medication adherence, d…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 65+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 years or older. * Living with dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, or Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) according to standardized diagnostic criteria. * Capable of providing informed consent or have a legally authorized representative available to consent on their behalf. * Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet connectivity. Able to communicate in either English or Spanish. Exclusion Criteria: * Significant comorbidities or medical conditions that could interfere with participation or severe cognitive function. * History of severe psy…
Interventions
- DeviceHomeCare
An automated, secure, AI driven medication delivery and observation platform to maximize therapy compliance, provide continuous medication monitoring and outcomes for individuals impacted by AD/ADRD.
Location
- University of California, DavisDavis, California