Actively Recruiting
Dementia-friendly Apothecaries as a Resource for Mental Heath in the Elderly
Led by Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich · Updated on 2026-04-01
1020
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
108 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
L
Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Lead Sponsor
B
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Gesundheit, Pflege und Prävention
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The DARE study (Dementia-Friendly Apothecaries as a Resource for Mental Health in the Elderly) is a multicenter, prospective cohort study aiming to identify individuals with cognitive impairments early in pharmacies and enhance their access to support services. Partner pharmacies are equipped with memory test stations, and pharmaceutical staff are trained to guide participants. The digital memory test evaluates cognitive, psychosocial, and health factors, displaying results in a traffic light graphic. Participants with concerning results are referred to specialists or support services. The study's primary goals are to establish pharmacies as dementia screening hubs, improve care for affected individuals, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and lay the groundwork for legal and billing frameworks. An optional subproject validates the screening through neurological evaluations.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Dementia-friendly Apothecaries as a Resource for Mental Heath in the Elderly
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 60 years or older at time of consent
- Sufficient knowledge of the German language to understand instructions and participate
- Presence of self-reported, relative-reported, or pharmacist-identified cognitive impairments such as memory problems or mild cognitive changes
- Ability to provide informed consent voluntarily
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe sensory impairments preventing completion of digital assessments or questionnaires
- Previous formal diagnosis of dementia
- Severe cognitive or physical impairments that prevent meaningful participation in digital tests or screening
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, LMU Hospital
Munich, Bavaria, Germany, 80336
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Carolin I Kurz, M.D.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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