Telehealth in Lewy Body Dementia

Last updated: June 25, 2025
Sponsor: University of Florida
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia

Parkinson's Disease

Treatment

Tele-neurohub

Clinical Study ID

NCT05014971
IRB202001625
PRO00033145
K23AG073575
  • Ages 18-100
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative dementia in the US. Optimal care requires an interdisciplinary approach, however often faced barriers include rural residence, limited access to specialists, travel distance, limited awareness of resources, and physical, cognitive, and behavioral impairments making travel to appointments challenging. Delivering interdisciplinary care remotely using video technology has the potential to improve access to care for patients with LBD.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Participant with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Inclusion Criteria:

  • LBD diagnosis by a dementia or movement disorders specialist

  • Clinician-determined mild-moderate dementia severity

  • Internet access with a Zoom-compatible device

  • Caregiver who resides in the patient's home and is willing to participate

  • Fluency in English

Study Design

Total Participants: 106
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Tele-neurohub
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 28, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
May 31, 2026

Study Description

The purpose of this study is to convert an in-person patient-centric interdisciplinary care model to a virtual platform using stakeholder engagement from individuals with LBD, their caregivers and healthcare providers. Subsequently researchers will conduct a prospective, randomized, controlled pilot study implementing the virtual stakeholder developed interdisciplinary care model (tele-neurohub) for 6 month and assess the implementation outcomes of feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of the tele-neurohub model. The research goal is to establish and iteratively improve a virtual interdisciplinary model of care allowing patients with LBD and their caregivers to access sub-specialty care from their home.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida 32610
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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