Promoting Independence in Dementia (PRIDE): A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Dementia Care
• Social Interventions

Background:

• There is a need for interventions to support independence and community living for people with dementia.
• The PRIDE intervention was developed to promote well-being and enhance independence in individuals with mild dementia.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility of a larger clinical trial for the PRIDE intervention.
• To evaluate recruitment, retention, and adherence rates for the PRIDE intervention.

Main Methods:

• A two-arm, parallel-group, feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted at six sites in England.
• Participants with mild dementia were randomized (1:1) to the PRIDE intervention or usual care.
• The PRIDE intervention involved social, physical, and cognitive activities facilitated over three sessions.

Main Results:

• 402 individuals were invited, with 94 consenting and 92 randomized to either the intervention or usual care group.
• 91% of participants in the intervention group received at least one session.
• Follow-up at 6 months was completed by 79% of participants, with similar rates in both groups.

Conclusions:

• A large, multi-center trial of the PRIDE intervention for community-dwelling individuals with mild dementia is feasible.
• The PRIDE intervention was successfully delivered and well-received by participants.
• Findings will inform the design of a definitive RCT for the PRIDE intervention.