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SUNAM Protocol for Managing BPSD

NCT07041034 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2026-06-08

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Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Systematic Unmet Needs Assessment and Management (SUNAM) Protocol, an algorithm-based intervention developed from the unmet needs theory of BPSD, in reducing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) among institutionalized residents. Both the experimental and control groups received 100 minutes of BPSD foundational education and 100 minutes of VR simulation training. The experimental group received an additional 150 minutes of SUNAM protocol training. The study aims to determine whether integrating SUNAM into caregiver training enhances BPSD assessment, management, and reduction by addressing unmet needs.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Active Comparator Group

The group will receive: 1.Foundational Education: A structured session introducing key concepts of BPSD, symptom recognition, and general management approaches. 2.Simulation-Based Training: An interactive training module using case-based simulation to illustrate common BPSD scenarios and guide caregivers in applying appropriate strategies. This group will not receive the protocol-based intervention component.

BEHAVIORAL

Experimental Group

The intervention consists of three components: 1. Foundational Education: A structured session introducing key concepts of BPSD, symptom recognition, and general management approaches. 2. Simulation-Based Training: An interactive training module using case-based simulation to illustrate common BPSD scenarios and guide caregivers in applying appropriate strategies. 3. SUNAM Protocol Training: Instruction on a structured, theory-informed protocol aimed at identifying and addressing underlying factors that contribute to BPSD in institutionalized residents.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Mackay Medical College

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Yi-Heng C, PhD · Mackay Medical University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Max Age
110 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-20
Primary Completion
2026-12-30
Completion
2027-03-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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