Gait Monitoring Study.

Studying Walking Patterns in Alzheimer's and Dementia

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18 years - 100 years
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Brief description of study.

The purpose of the study is to learn about the gait characteristics of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). We also want to understand how we should design and implement a tool to monitor gait. To this end, the "Gait Monitoring Study" (a.k.a., AlzInsole) gathers requirements by interviewing patients, informal (e.g., family) caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion:

The following inclusion criteria are specific to participants who are patients or caregivers:
-A patient with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia (ADRD) or their caregiver, defined as an individual who performs or assists in performing health- or disease related activities.
-Aged 18 or older
-English-speaking
-Able to attend an individual or group interview

The following inclusion criteria are specific to participants who are healthcare professionals (HCPs):
-A healthcare professional, defined as any person providing care or managing care provision to patients, with care broadly defined and including preventive care, testing, education; care management functions include care coordination, scheduling, planning, communication, and more. A non-exhaustive list of healthcare professional types includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, technicians, social workers, care coordinators or case managers, dietitians, psychometricians, physical therapists, mental/behavioral health providers, clinical and operational managers, clinical assistants, and office staff.
-Aged 18 or older
-English-speaking

 

Exclusion:

The following exclusion criteria are specific to participants who are patients or caregivers:
-Institutionalized (e.g., nursing home).
-Non-English speaking.

The following exclusion criteria are specific to participants who are healthcare professionals (HCPs):
-Non-English speaking.
-No longer employed in healthcare.

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1907140562

This study investigates the walking patterns, known as gait characteristics, of people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The study aims to gather information on how to design a tool for monitoring gait by interviewing patients, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

Participants will be involved in interviews to share their experiences and insights. These interviews may be conducted individually or in groups, and will help in understanding the needs and requirements for the gait monitoring tool.

  • Who can participate: Participants can be patients with Alzheimer's or related dementia, their caregivers, or healthcare professionals involved in their care. All participants must be aged 18 or older, English-speaking, able to attend interviews, and not institutionalized.
  • Study details: Participants will take part in interviews to discuss their experiences and insights related to gait monitoring. These discussions will help in designing a tool to monitor walking patterns. No medication or treatment is involved in this study.

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