The DREAMS START intervention for sleep in dementia: Long‐term follow‐up of a randomized controlled trial

Penny Rapaport; Mariam O. Adeleke; Julie A. Barber; L Gonzalez; Rachael Hunter; Monica Manela; Sarah Amador; SUBE BANERJEE; Georgina Charlesworth; Chris Clarke; Colin A. Espie; Simon D. Kyle; Malgorzata Raczek; Zuzana Walker; Gill Livingston

doi:10.1002/alz.71274

March 1, 2026Alzheimer s & DementiaOpen Access

The DREAMS START intervention for sleep in dementia: Long‐term follow‐up of a randomized controlled trial

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Key Points

To evaluate the long-term effects of the DREAMS START intervention on sleep disruption in individuals with dementia.
Conducted a follow-up assessment of a randomized controlled trial
Evaluated sleep disruption over a two-year period
Focused on the implementation potential of the intervention at scale
Demonstrated a significant improvement in sleep disruption at two years post-intervention
Indicates feasibility for broader rollout of the DREAMS START intervention

Implication

Follow-on study demonstrates improved sleep disruption in dementia, indicating potential for broad implementation.

Abstract

In this follow-on study we demonstrate 2-year improvement in sleep disruption for people with dementia. DREAMS START has potential for delivery at scale.

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The DREAMS START intervention for sleep in dementia: Long‐term follow‐up of a randomized controlled trial

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The DREAMS START intervention for sleep in dementia: Long‐term follow‐up of a randomized controlled trial

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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