Dementia Clinical Trials
A listing of Dementia medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 804 clinical trials
Motion-based Interactive Technology for Improved Quality of Life in Individuals With Cognitive Impairment
The aging population is growing in Sweden and worldwide, highlighting the urgent need to address their needs using available societal resources. In Swedish nursing homes, about 80,000 people reside, 70% of whom have cognitive impairments, and many are physically inactive. Cognitive impairment negatively impacts daily activities and quality of life, …
Effects of Jing Si Herbal Tea on Quality of Life and Sleep in Dementia and Their Caregivers
Jing Si Herbal Tea has been found to be effective in improving health for the conditions of cancers, aging, depression, and sleep. Such evidence has been shown in animal models and clinical research with publications in the international journals. However, empirical evidence regarding the effectiveness of Jing Si Herbal Tea …
Randomized Controlld Trial of Dementia Education Resources for Action
The goal of this intervention trial is to evaluate the effectiveness the online training program Dementia Education and Resources for Action (DERA) in improving Alzheimer's disease and related dementia-(ADRD) knowledge, stigma, and service-related self-efficacy among community health workers (CHWs). We hypothesize that participants who have completed the DERA will have …
Cooking Health-Oriented Meals to Prevent Dementia and Diabetes
Previous research demonstrates that 1) adherence to a DASH dietary pattern and diets low in certain UPFs are linked to lower likelihood of experiencing cognitive impairments in later life, that 2) engagement in cooking is linked to healthier eating, reduced UPF consumption, and higher food self-efficacy, and 3) that cooking …
The Effects of Successful OSA Treatment on Memory and AD Biomarkers in Older Adults Study
The Effects of Successful OSA TreatmENT on Memory and AD BIomarkers in Older AduLts (ESSENTIAL) study is a 5-year, multicenter randomized open-label trial that will screen 400 cognitively normal older adults recruited from well-established sleep clinics at 4 academic medical centers, with newly diagnosed moderate-severe OSA. An expected 200 OSA …
Beyond Observation: Validating the Ecological Relevance of the Ad-AHA Stroke Using Sensor-Based Measures
After a stroke, many people experience difficulty using both hands together in daily life. Most rehabilitation assessments, however, only measure how the affected arm performs in one-handed tasks. This makes it difficult to understand how well people actually use their hands in real-world activities, which are usually bimanual. The Adult …
Neurofrailty: A Study of Late-onset Epilepsy and Its Associations
There is not much known about why some people develop seizures in adulthood, but some researchers think that it might be a warning from the body to highlight something may be wrong with the brain. A small number of people with first seizure in adulthood go on to experience problems …
Delirium and Cognitive Impairment Development in Hospitalized Older Adults Under Isolation Conditions
The goal of this observational study is to examine if older patients who need to be under isolation precautions due to multidrug resistant bacteria or other reasons have an increased risk of suffering from delirium or cognitive decline compared to older patients without isolation precautions. To compare this, every person …
Multi-modal Large Language Model-Empowered Talk Therapy for Older Adults With ADRD
The purpose of this study is to test the usefulness and the effect of Smart Virtual Reminiscence (SVR) therapy intervention on the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) of patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). SVR is designed to help older adults improve their psychological well-being and …
Assessment of Motor Reserve in the Preclinical Stages of Dementia
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a clinical condition associated with an increased risk of progression to dementia. Although cognitive alterations have traditionally been the main focus of investigation, growing evidence suggests that motor changes may also emerge during the early stages of cognitive decline and may represent potential preclinical indicators …
