On January 24-25, 2024, the IMPACT Collaboratory will hold its fourth annual virtual Training Workshop entitled Building Skills to Conduct Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials (ePCTs) Among People Living With Dementia (PLWD) and Their Care Partners.

The 1.5-day virtual workshop features all new material to build a foundation in practical aspects of designing and conducting embedded pragmatic trials in Alzheimer disease and related dementias. The workshop will include a combination of activities, including panel discussions, small group sessions, and networking opportunities with experts in the field.

The IMPACT Collaboratory is inviting applications from early- to midcareer researchers who are seeking to develop competence in designing and conducting pragmatic trials of nonpharmacological interventions embedded in healthcare systems for people living with dementia and their care partners. Applications are due on October 20.

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Transmit knowledge about designing and conducting pragmatic trials among people living with dementia and their care partners in healthcare systems that integrates considerations related to estimating sample size requirements and establishing and sustaining key partnerships
• Problem-solve common challenges in designing and conducting pragmatic trials for people living with dementia and their care partners
• Apply the acquired knowledge to move their current and future research in pragmatic trials forward, including applying for competitive funding

Successful applicants will be expected to complete selected readings and online training prior to the workshop. All participants are expected to attend and participate in the entire 1.5-day event.

Read more about the Training Workshop and apply today.

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias. They are particularly vulnerable to receiving uncoordinated and poor-quality care, which contributes to adverse health outcomes and misuse of resources. The mission of the IMPACT Collaboratory is to advance care for persons with dementia and their caregivers in real-world settings by building national capacity to conduct pragmatic clinical trials that test interventions embedded in healthcare systems.

The NIA IMPACT Collaboratory is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Aging.