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Cognitive Training with Social Function for Treatment Compliance (DeepCare Trial)

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Led By Zhe He, PhD
Research Sponsored by Florida State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
65 years of age or older
Normal or corrected to normal visual acuity
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 months
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DeepCare Trial Summary

This trial will study whether helping older adults socially interact while doing home-based cognitive training leads to more adherence & less isolation.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals aged 65 or older with normal vision (or corrected vision) who pass a dementia screening. It's not suitable for those with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, other neurodegenerative diseases, terminal illness, severe motor issues, or if they won't be in Tallahassee for the full 6 months of the study.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing a home-based cognitive training program that includes social interaction features to see if it helps older adults stick to their training routine and feel less socially isolated.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves cognitive exercises and social interactions through technology rather than medication, typical medical side effects are not expected. Participants may experience fatigue or frustration.

DeepCare Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 65 years old or older.
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My vision is normal or corrected to normal with glasses or contacts.

DeepCare Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Three-Item Loneliness Scale
Secondary outcome measures
Adherence (session length)
Adherence (session number)
General Self-Efficacy (predictor of adherence)
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DeepCare Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cognitive Training with Social FunctionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
To promote adherence and reduce social isolation, participants will be asked to use home-based cognitive training program on a tablet for 30 minutes per day for 5 days a week for 1 month, then use it freely for another month. The cognitive training program has a chat function and a leadership board to allow interaction between participants.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Florida State UniversityLead Sponsor
203 Previous Clinical Trials
31,766 Total Patients Enrolled
Zhe He, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorFlorida State University
~0 spots leftby Jun 2024
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