Efficacy of a psychoeducative intervention program to prevent or reduce the burden associated with caring for dementia patients

ISRCTN ISRCTN14411440
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN14411440
Secondary identifying numbers PI08/90812
Submission date
18/02/2011
Registration date
10/03/2011
Last edited
29/10/2013
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Nervous System Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Manuel Martín-Carrasco
Scientific

Egaña 10
Bilbao
E-48010
Spain

Email iip@fundacion-iip.org

Study information

Study designTwo arm single blind multicentre randomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleEfficacy of a psychoeducative intervention program to prevent or reduce the burden associated with caring for dementia patients: a two arm single blind, multicentre, randomised controlled trial
Study acronymEDUCA-II
Study objectives1. The caregivers allocated to the psychoeducative intervention program will present less burden at endpoint (4 months) than the caregivers allocated to the control condition.
2. The caregivers allocated to the psychoeducative intervention program will present better mental health at endpoint (4 months) than the caregivers allocated to the control condition.
3. The caregivers allocated to the psychoeducative intervention program will present better quality of life at endpoint (4 months) than the caregivers allocated to the control condition.
Ethics approval(s)The Ethical and Scientific Research Committe of Navarra, Spain, approved on August 5th 2008.
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedBurden associated to dementia caregiving
InterventionControl group: Caregivers allocated to this group received the usual support from the day center or memory clinic where the patients had a multifaceted /multiprofessional care which aimed at reducing the rate of cognitive decline (cognitive stimulation groups) and improve or maintain as long as possible daily abilities (occupational therapy). The caregiver received periodical interviews and information about the situation and clinical course of the patient.

Intervention group: Caregivers allocated to this group were exposed to the same usual care the control group received plus a psychoeducative intervention program. This intervention was administered in 7 group sessions of 90 minutes each and the sessions were administered 2 weeks apart. The caregiver received standardised information about the clinical course of dementia and training on different cognitive and behavioural skills to increase her care abilities, communicative skills and relaxation.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureChange since baseline to endpoint in the caregiver burden as assessed by the Zarit Burden Interview
Secondary outcome measures1. Change since baseline to endpoint in the caregiver mental health as assessed by the General Health Questionnaire, 28 items
2. Change since baseline to endpoint in the caregiver quality of life as assessed by the SF-12
Overall study start date01/09/2009
Completion date30/09/2010

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participantsAn anticipated number of 200 caregivers were estimated to attain 85% power. The trial recruited 238 caregivers (115 randomised to the intervention arm, 123 randomised to the control arm).
Key inclusion criteria1. Males or females with age more than or equal to 18 years, giving care to a familiar person with a diagnosis of dementia according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM IV)-TR criteria
2. The caregiver was not profesionally paid for caregiving
3. The familiar diagnosed of dementia was receiving appropriate care as outpatient in a day center or memory clinic
4. The caregiver spend a minimum of 4 hours/day to care for the patient with dementia
5. The patient cared for had at least two instrumental activities impaired (a score of 0 in the Lawton & Brody scale) or one activity of daily life impaired (Katz index codes A or D)
6. Signed informed consent to participate in the trial
Key exclusion criteria1. Caregivers without time to attend the psychoeducative intervention training
2. Caregivers receiving currently or recently (last year), any standardised psychoeducative intervention similar to the one administered in the trial
Date of first enrolment01/09/2009
Date of final enrolment30/09/2010

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Portugal
  • Spain

Study participating centre

Egaña 10
Bilbao
E-48010
Spain

Sponsor information

Maria Josefa Recio Foundation - Institute of Psychiatric Research (Spain)
Government

Fundación Maria Josefa Recio - Instituto de Investigaciones Psiquiátricas
Egaña 10
Bilbao
E-48010
Spain

Email iip@fundacion-iip.org

Funders

Funder type

Government

Carlos III Institute of Health (Instituto de Salud Carlos III) (Spain) (ref:PI08/90812)

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Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/01/2013 Yes No