Status:
COMPLETED
A Mobile Informatics Solution to Aid in Memory
Lead Sponsor:
University of Minnesota
Collaborating Sponsors:
Advanced Medical Electronics
University of Michigan
Conditions:
Alzheimer Disease
Dementia
Eligibility:
All Genders
21+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The researchers propose to develop an informatics system to assist people with memory impairment. Persons with Memory Concern (PWMC) recognize the faces they see daily, such as a spouse or caregiver, ...
Detailed Description
This research will evaluate technology designed to improve the quality of life for persons with dementia through external aids to assist with remembering. The primary goal of the Smartwatch Reminder (...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria for PWMC are as follows:
- English speaking
- a physician diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease or mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment
- no history of serious mental illness (i.e., any major psychiatric disorder)
- Inclusion criteria for care partners of PWMC are as follows:
- English speaking
- 21 years of age or over
- self-identifies as someone who provides assistance to the PWMC because of their memory loss (these individuals are called ''care partners,'' as these individuals may or may not provide the intensive hands-on care typical of ''caregivers'')
- plans to remain in the area for at least 6 months in order to reduce loss to follow-up
- indicates a willingness to use the smartwatch system
- Exclusion Criteria for PWMC are as follows:
- non-English speaking
- no physician diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease or mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment
- a history of serious mental illness (i.e., any major psychiatric disorder)
- Exclusion criteria for care partners of PWMC are as follows:
- non-English speaking
- under 21 years of age
- does not identify as someone who provides assistance to the PWMC because of their memory loss
- does not plan on remaining in the area for at least 6 months
- does not indicate a willingness to use the smartwatch system
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
162 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04700540
Start Date
September 1 2022
End Date
April 1 2024
Last Update
March 26 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455